Social Services Provider 1 or 2 - Elbert Shaw RYDC- Dalton, GA (CCR)

State-of-Georgi; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickleave

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Social Services Provider at the Elbert Shaw RYDC in Dalton, GA. The role involves intake work, mental health assessments, counseling, and collaborative treatment planning for youth in the DJJ system.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience; a Master’s degree with licensure eligibility is preferred. Licensure as a Georgia counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist is required for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of job-related experience.
• Master's degree in a mental health field from an accredited college or university and licensure eligibility in Georgia.
• Licensure as a State of Georgia Professional Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Perform or direct intake services to youth and mental health screenings within policy time guidelines.
• Direct or conduct mental health assessments, interview youth and families, review records, and determine needs and plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and supervision to ensure safe, effective care for youth.
• Participate in treatment teams to identify strengths, develop goals, and monitor plans, documenting progress clearly.
• Prepare and submit required reports and documentation, with concise progress notes in youth records.
• Engage in clinical supervision to develop knowledge and skills and seek consultation as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related mental health field

Licensure as a State of Georgia Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

• Job Title: Social Services Provider 1 or 2 - Elbert Shaw RYDC- Dalton, GA (CCR)
• Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
• Job Requisition ID: JR0000003772
• Shift: Any (United States of America)
• Compensation Details: $53,017.00 - $58,320.00

Job Description:

• Responsibility 1 Performs and/or directs intake services to youth Performs or directs mental health screening of youth in accordance with policy Ensures all intake screenings are completed within time guidelines outlined in policy
• Responsibility 2 Directs or completes mental health assessments of youth Interviews youth and/or families using acceptable techniques that are appropriate for the individual's level of functioning to obtain necessary information regarding medical, social and/or emotional background. Contacts other health care professionals within or outside the organization as necessary to obtain background information on the youth. Reviews youth’s record for background information. Considers all available information to identify psycho-social stressors, strengths, challenges, risks, level of functioning and needs. Completes a written mental health in accordance with accepted professional standards, DJJ policy, OBHS guidance and direction from clinical supervisor. Based on assessment findings determines appropriate services and alternate plans of care Makes necessary referal to other providers as indicated by findings in the youth’s mental health assessment. Documents referrals, recommendations and plans in a timely manner. Correctly files assessments and/or updates in youth’s record.
• Responsibility 3 Provides therapeutic counseling to individuals, groups or families, to effect positive change in the youth’s behavior and/or social situations. Complies with regulations on confidentiality of information as specified by agency policy. Develops and implements treatment plans and/or crisis management plans in a timely manner. Conducts individual treatment sessions to provide appropriate support, guidance and direction to enhance the youth’s personal and social development. Facilitates group therapy sessions using accepted therapeutic methods to promote planned change. Provides crisis intervention services in a timely manner to youth who present serious and imminent risk of harm to self or others due to mental health concerns Provides on-call evening and weekend coverage to provide for the mental health needs of youth. Provide consultation and guidance to other staff who interact with youth to ensure that supervision and care is provided in a consistent manner to promote positive adjustment, safety and development of the youth.
• Responsibility 4 Leads or participates as a member of a treatment team to identify youths’ strengths, resources, symptoms, and psychological challenges to develop and monitor an effective plan of treatment. Presents a complete and accurate summary of assessment to treatment team members at treatment team meetings. Participates in the identification of youth’s strenghts and weaknesses and the selection of appropriate treatment goals and interventions. Provides appropriate clinical input into the development of the the youth’s treatment plans. Initiates appropriate changes in the youth’s treatment plan at treatment team meetings based on reassessment of therapeutic needs. Communicates accurately and clearly to the youth and his/her family members/significant others the identified treatment goals and services. Monitors the youth’s progress through interview, observation, input of team members, chart reviews, or other methods. Accurately conveys progress information to family members/significant others as appropriate. Writes concise, accurate, clear progress notes in the youth’s mental health record as required by policy.
• Responsibility 5 Prepares and submits required reports and other documentation. Prepares accurate reports as required by departmental policies and local operating procedures. Submits all reports, forms and other documentation in a timely manner. Presents a complete and accurate verbal summary of reports to treatment team members during team meetings. Prepares and submits required reports and other documentation.
• Responsibility 6 Engages in clinical supervision to facilitate development of clinical nowledge, skills and professional integrity of mental health services provided to youth Participates actively in clinical supervision sessions as required by policy. Contacts clinical supervisor(s) for consultation or clinical supervision whenever the clinician encounters a situation that poses substantial ethical or clinical challenges.

SSP031 (SSP I) – Salary $53,017.00

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 1 (SSP030) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure Preferred Qualifications: Master`s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Professional Counseling, or Master of Education Counseling AND Eligibility to be licensed as a counselor in the State of Georgia. Completion of a Master`s degree in a mental health field from an accredited college or university (e.g., counseling, social work or psychology). The degree must be in an area that would qualify the graduate for licensure by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists. AND Licensure as a State of Georgia Professional Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist.

SSP032 (SSP II) – Salary $58,320.00

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years’ experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 2 (SSP031) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure. Preferred Qualifications Master`s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Professional Counseling, or Master of Education Counseling. AND Two (2) years of related postgraduate experience, AND Eligibility to be licensed as a counselor in the State of Georgia. Completion of a Master`s degree in a mental health field from an accredited college or university (e.g., counseling, social work or psychology). The degree must be in an area that would qualify the graduate for licensure by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists. AND Licensure as a State of Georgia Professional Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED. DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 1 (SSP030) or position equivalent. --Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.