Associate Licensed/Licensed Social Worker 2 Co-Responder

Job Summary:

Licensed Therapist

Exciting new opportunity to start and to join an innovative, community-based behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities services organization located in South Georgia.  Georgia Pines Community Service Board is a public, not-for-profit organization with an annual budget of $25M and a diverse workforce of 300 direct-care and support staff.  We provide services to 6 rural counties with several locations. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings. SALARY IS DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE STATUS ($50,000-$65,000).

At Georgia Pines, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance, empowering our employees to achieve their professional goals while maintaining time for personal pursuits and family life through flexible scheduling options, generous time off policies, and a supportive culture that values well-being.  

Georgia Pines team is currently seeking a real leader, someone who has the passion, commitment, talent, and ability to work collaboratively with their peers to continue to advance the mission and vision of the organization. 

Duties include: Performing psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning.  Provides counseling/therapy to individuals requiring complex intervention. Identify individual needs and diagnose substance use and/or mental health disorders; assess individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns; determine the need for inpatient psychiatric treatment or outpatient services or supports; and in all modes, effectively communicate relevant information to officers, families, and treatment providers, as necessary.   Assist in referrals, as well as follow-up treatment coordination, within Georgia Pines CSB and/or outside treatment providers. 

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND has an Associates\'s license as a LMSW, LAPC, of LAMFT OR fully licensed as a LCSW, LPC, or LMFT AND Two years of supervised experience in the area of assignment. 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 13 Paid Holidays Annually
• Leave - Accrue 5 hours Annual Leave and 5 hours Sick Leave per bi-weekly pay period = 520 total hours annually (Annual Leave increases with years of tenure)
• Personal Leave - 24 hours annually (converted from sick leave annually)
• Qualified employer to receive Public Service Loan Forgiveness / Federal Student Aid
• NHSC student loan repayment program for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program - Free of Charge
• Flexible Working Schedules 
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Insurance - HMO, PPO Plans 
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• State of Georgia Employee discounts on attractions, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, shopping, technology and wireless, and travel 

Type of Recruitment:

This announcement is open to all qualified persons. Full time unclassified (at-will employment) position with benefits.  

Applications must include a telephone number where the applicant can be reached during the daytime.  Failure to provide sufficient detail of work history may result in an applicant not being considered for an interview.  An applicant who has a disability which may require special accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should inform the Human Resources Dept. if contacted for an interview. 

 Internal Applicant Eligibility: To apply, you must be in your current position for a minimum of 6 months with no disciplinary action. If this position is within your current department, you must have been employed in your current position for a minimum of 1 year without disciplinary action. Requests for exceptions must be submitted to the Executive Director.

All Relevant Information Is Subject To Verification:

- A pre-employment physical may be required for appointment to position.

- A pre-employment PPD Tuberculin Skin Test will be required at the applicant's expense.

- An FBI fingerprint-based criminal records investigation is required for appointment to position.

- Pre-employment drug testing is required for appointment to position.

- Males between l8 and 26 years of age will be required to present proof of having registered with the Selective Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration.

- An official transcript may be required from the college that granted your hours and/or degree. The transcript (Primary Source) will need to be furnished to the Human Resource Department.