Job Description

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care. This position will complete Psychosocial Assessments, prepare treatment plans, document individual progress through session interviews with individuals and family members, and review individuals records. This position will act as an advocate for the individual by coordinating needed services, act as a liaison for the individual, discharge planning, and case management. The position will coordinate with staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Completion of documentation, monitors, evaluates, and records clients progress through individual sessions, interviews, and review of patient records.
• Provides counseling/therapy as directed by treatment plan to include family sessions.
• Discharge planning and case management services. Completes documentation for referrals to Community services. Acts as Hospital Access Coordinator for Individuals with language needs and Sensory Impairment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Masters degree in Social Work Practice from an accredited college or university and licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Disabilities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Augusta University's mission and values can be found at https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php. The University System of Georgia Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Freedom of Expression is stated in Board Policy 6.5 at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.