Social Worker, Licensed (LMSW) - Milledgeville

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Shift:

8am-5pm

Job Description:

Under general supervision, provides persons, families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities. Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers and makes necessary referrals for other social services. Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis. Counsels clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life. Identify environmental impediments to client of patient progress through interviews and review of patient records. Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Organizes support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client. Performs clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers presenting for services. Provides case management services related to identified treatment needs. Provides training to direct care staff in implementing behavior modification techniques and treatment plans. Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education

Benefits:

Vacation :

15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 + years of service

Sick Leave :

accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

Holidays :

the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays

Retirement :

401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution and a

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Available Insurance :

Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & dependent life insurance

Tax Deferred Spending Accounts :

Healthcare; Childcare We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer. •Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards: 1. Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation. 2. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program. 3. Eligible to work in the U.S. 4. Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. •High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution•Master's degree in social work and counseling from an accredited college or university and eligibility to be licensed and two (2) years of supervised experience in the area of assignment or two years of experience at the lower level Social Worker, Licensed 1 (HCP050) or position equivalent.

Additional Information Agency Logo:

Requisition ID:

HEA0

AMG Number of Openings:

3

Advertised Salary:

$64,085.00

Shift:

Day Job Posting End Date:

Jun 27, 2026