Weekend Licensed Social Worker – Crisis Intervention

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Weekend Social Worker Licensed in Columbus to provide essential social work services during weekend hours. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, deliver crisis intervention, and connect clients with community resources, while maintaining documentation in EHR systems.

Highlights include collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, advocacy for client access to services, and adherence to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Current Georgia social worker licensure (LCSW or LMSW) required.
• Experience in crisis intervention or weekend service settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine needs and plan interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation for individuals and families.
• Develop and implement service plans with referrals to community resources.
• Document client encounters and plans in EHR per state and agency rules.
• Collaborate with medical staff, law enforcement, and social services teams.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Crisis management

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Weekend Social Worker Licensed in Columbus to provide essential social work services during weekend hours. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, deliver crisis intervention, and connect clients with community resources, while maintaining documentation in EHR systems.

Highlights include collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, advocacy for client access to services, and adherence to professional standards.