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This position will complete psychosocial assessments, prepare treatment plans, document individual progress through session interviews with individual and family members; and, review of individuals records. This position will act as an advocate for the individual by coordinating needed services, act as a liaison for the individual, present cases in court-settings to include Court testimony (Civil and Outpatient commitments), discharge planning, and case management. This position will coordinate with staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual treatment plan; as well as Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Supervises and directs the clinical activities of a comprehensive behavioral health plan. Performs psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/ monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counselling/ therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. Completes Performance evaluations for subordinate staff in conjunction with social work chief.

Job Duties - 25
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
Assists in scheduling coverage for the Observation area

Job Duties 2 - 15
Acts as individuals advocate to coordinate required services
Court Testimony on civil and outpatients commitments
Case Presentations/Case Formulations

Job Duties 3 - 15
Development of Safety and Crisis plans
Prepares reports for Hospital Leadership/Social Work Chief
Participates in community collaboratives, weekly liaison calls
Participates in Social Work Council at East Central Regional Hospital, assists in the development of policies and procedures

Job Duties 4 - 5
Maintain CEU requirements for licensure
Provides mentorship to new social work staff

Other - 5
Other duties as assigned

Supervision - 35
Supervises and plans work of assigned staff
Collaborates in interview process for hiring of new staff or onboarding potential interns.
Attends and presents in meetings for the mental health units to address barriers to discharge and assist in reporting this information for statewide monitoring.
Serves as back-up leadership in the absence of social work chief in collaboration with other unit managers.
Provide back-up services for admission/ EATO units to address all individual needs.
Implements training for any new staff, interns, or staff in need of additional support and will keep documented record for file.
Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services 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 patient records.
May administer and coordinate services and activities of a specialized program
Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client.

Master's degree in Social Work practice or psychology from an accredited college or university and two years experience in field of study

Experience in working in fields: mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities, crisis intervention. Providing direct social work interventions. Two (2) years of practice in Social Work, may include one year internship in social work and/or related field.

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

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.

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 everyday 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.

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

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