Social Service Coordinator , Licensed

Position Title

Social Service Coordinator I, Licensed – HCP
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AACSB Administration County:
Youth and young adult

CCO

None

Under general to limited supervision, performs social services functions at an advanced level to consumers and their families. Responsibilities include completion of complex psychosocial assessments, treatment team participation, treatment planning/ monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to consumers requiring complex intervention, including those who are homicidal, suicidal or exhibit life‑threatening behaviors; determines necessity for involuntary commitment; may execute orders of involuntary commitment;

provides clinical training to professional social services staff; performs assessments for court depositions, legal proceedings and eligibility determinations. May supervise professional and/or Para‑professional social services staff. One position will serve as manager of assigned unit. Provide clinical oversight and supervision for the Community Support Team programming. Ensure program operates with the service guidelines and standards at all times. Facilitates service contract by all team members weekly and weekly team meetings.

Will provide persons, families, or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, physical or developmental disabilities. Provide patient education and counseling, advise caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services.

Applicant must possess a minimum of a Master's degree in the behavioral health field with applied clinical practice for a minimum of three years (e.g. Counseling, social work, psychology, or related field) AND four years clinical experience in the provision of therapeutic services delivery to individuals with MHAD problems (e.g. case management, outreach, prevention, individual/group/family therapy, assessment/testing/evaluation and development of treatment plans and supervision of behavioral health care staff).

Successful candidate must also possess full Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.

Preference will be given to applications who, in addition to meeting minimum qualifications, possess two or more of the following:
Doctorate in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or equivalence, substance abuse certification as a CAC or MAC, management experience with budgets, independently developed intensive treatment plans and clinical assessments, advanced knowledge‑base of the DSM‑IV, supervised/directed clinical staff toward obtaining licensure requirements, experience working at a hospital or Community Service Board as a clinician.

• (X) A pre‑employment physical required for appointment to position.
• (X) A fingerprint criminal records investigation required for appointment to position.
• (X) Pre‑employment drug testing and random alcohol/drug testing required for appointment to position.
• (X) Males between 18 and 26 years of age required to present proof of having registered with the Selective Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration.
• (X) An official transcript required from the college that granted your hours and/or degree. The transcript (Primary Source) will need to be furnished to the Human Resources Department.
• ( ) A pre‑employment physical required for appointment to position.
• (X) A fingerprint criminal records investigation required for appointment to position.
• (X) Pre‑employment drug testing and random alcohol/drug testing required for appointment to position.
• (X) Males between 18 and 26 years of age required to present proof of having registered with the Selective Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration.
• (X) An official transcript required from the…