Senior Behavioral Health Social Worker (LCSW/LPC)

Trinity Health Senior Communities; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-1 Benefits (PTO, retirement plan,

health insurance)

DailyPay

Paid holidays and PTO

Discounts with major vendors

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision

Fast interview times

Job summary

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a Social Worker (Senior Behavioral Health Specialist) to join our team for day shift, full-time hours. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, and coordinate care within an interdisciplinary team to improve patient functioning.

Under supervision of the Behavioral Health Services Coordinator, you will support crisis management, linkage to services, and education for patients and families, with emphasis on integrated care in a Federally Qualified

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services with LAPC, LMSW, LPC, LMFT or LCSW licensure.
• At least five years of experience in mental health/substance abuse recovery services.
• Proficiency in psychosocial assessments and documentation.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and create treatment plans.
• Provide counseling, therapy, and education to patients.
• Execute involuntary commitment orders and manage crisis situations.
• Offer face-to-face linkage and ongoing case management services.
• Collaborate with primary care teams to develop care management processes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and community health events.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on behavioral health care and prevention.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to the behavioral health services team.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master's degree in human services

Job description

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a Social Worker (Senior Behavioral Health Specialist) to join our team for day shift, full-time hours. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, and coordinate care within an interdisciplinary team to improve patient functioning.

Under supervision of the Behavioral Health Services Coordinator, you will support crisis management, linkage to services, and education for patients and families, with emphasis on integrated care in a Federally Qualified