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Social Worker, NonLicensed, Savannah, GA

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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

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Jul 24, 2025 Post Date

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Job Description:

Under general supervision, provides persons, families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities. Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers and makes necessary referrals for other social services. Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or 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 of patient records. Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Organizes support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client. Performs clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers presenting for services. Provides case management services related to identified treatment needs. Provides training to direct care staff in implementing behavior modification techniques and treatment plans. Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education

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Qualifications - External

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience AND eligibility to be licensed OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience in social service delivery OR One year of experience at the lower level Social Worker, NonLicensed 1 (HCP120) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications - External

Masters Degree in Social Work.

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience in social service delivery or one (1) year of experience as the lower level Social Worker, NonLicensed 1 (HCP120) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: HEA0A7R

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Sep 7, 2025