Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Description Job Type: Full-time Category: Clinical Contract Type: Permanent Location: Fitzgerald, GA JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for clinical social work services and comprehensive discharge planning within hospital facilities. Provides clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, crisis management, and psychosocial evaluation for patients and families.

Provides orientation and education to other staff members. Develops, organizes, and implements programs, policies and procedures, casework services, and referrals necessary to ensure overall departmental operations in accordance with the facility's mission and philosophy. Participates in and maintains performance improvement activities to ensure the highest standards of care.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program — REQUIRED Active, unrestricted License as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Georgia — REQUIRED Minimum 2 years post-MSW clinical experience preferred Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, clinical assessment, and evidence-based interventions required Minimum 2 years post-MSW clinical experience preferred PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS: Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the workday, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned. External and internal applicants who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided of or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.

Position has a moderate expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.