"Psychiatric Social Worker-PT"

Job Summary: 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: The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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 of 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.

Shift/Salary/Benefits: This is a Part Time position working up to 19.60 hours a week. Shift: Days/M-F. Pay Band: 11. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: 9/10/25 - Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment: All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information: This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success. Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.