ECRH-Psychiatric Social Worker

Social Work Position at Augusta University

The position will complete and oversee a variety of assignments at the discretion of the Chief of Social Work. This position will be responsible for collecting factual information from clients, families, and community agencies. This individual will coordinate with staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of individual treatment plan. This position will gather information in regards to the specific services available to each specific client and will communicate this to family and treatment team.

This position will also be available to interview, assess, and represent clients in order to meet their specific needs. Screening, developing, monitoring, and coordinating placement plans will be a major responsibility of this position.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Screens, develops, monitors, and coordinates client placement plans. Ensures that services and placement plans meet the client's needs and expectations. Directs the coordination of activities in such a way as to minimize disruptions of the delivery of care or placement. Maintains client records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work. Serves as key advisor to the Chief of Social Work.

Works with the Chief to develop strategies and objectives to accomplish the goals of the client as well as the facility. Participates as a member of the care team in order to coordinate and integrate with the community support programs. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures pertaining to the care and placement of the client. Serves as liaison for clinical departments and between the hospital and community support programs.

Establishes appropriate objectives and priorities for patients and the department in support of overall hospital goals. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature and attending related seminars and conferences. Applies pertinent new knowledge to performance of other job responsibilities. Creates and contributes to a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong teamwork.

Contributes to risk assessment by considering cost, benefit, and impact of placement options. Understands and abides by regulatory policies and procedures such as those outlined by The Joint Commission and HIPAA. Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief of Social Work.

Educational Requirements Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education(CSWE) w/licensure eligibility and a minimum of two years of related work experience.

Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria and client advocacy systems. Ability to perform crisis intervention techniques and individual and group therapy technique. Skilled in a variety of therapeutic models and interventions as directly related to area of assignment. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position) 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: 7/10/26 - 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.

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 [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our…