Social Worker, Licensed 2 Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed (Associate Level or Full) Team Lead Job Summary:

An exciting opportunity awaits to join an innovative, community-based behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities services organization in South Georgia. Georgia Pines Community Service Board is a public, not-for-profit agency with a $25M annual budget and a diverse team of 300 direct-care and support staff. We serve six rural counties through multiple locations, delivering high-quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings possible.

We are currently seeking a passionate, committed, and collaborative individual to help advance our mission and vision within the JUSDAR program, a behavioral health initiative based in the Colquitt County Jail. The role offers autonomy and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a unique setting.

The selected candidate will provide a wide range of paraprofessional social services to individuals and their families. Responsibilities include conducting intakes, participating in treatment team planning, performing crisis interventions, and assisting with personal and social challenges. The role may also involve supportive counseling, liaison work with social services, and case management duties

Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work and counseling form an accredited college or university and Associate License (LMSW, LAPC, or LAMFT) or fully licensed as a LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. 

Benefits:

 

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
  • Short Term
  • Long Term
  • Critical Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal Insurance
• Flexible working schedules
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
  • Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • ADD (Accidental, Death, and Dismemberment)
• Paid time off
  • 13 State Holidays and
  • Up to 12 Annual Leave days per year and
  • Up to 12 Sick Leave days per year and
  • Education Leave
  • Parental Leave 
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free supervision training for licensed eligible positions
• CEU reimbursement 
• Productivity Bonus dependent on position

Type of Recruitment:

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

Georgia Pines participates in the NHSC student loan repayment program for qualifying positions.

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.