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ECRH-Psychiatric Social Worker
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Position Number: 6070113
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Social Work

ECRH-Psychiatric Social Worker

Job ID: 282551
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

This position is deployed to East Central Regional Hospital, Augusta Campus through the Partnership agreement with the Augusta University, Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

3405 Mike Padgett Highway

Augusta, Georgia

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Directs the coordination of activities

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

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

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

Establishes appropriate objectives and priorities for patients and the department in support of overall hospital goals.

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments.

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

Creates and contributes to a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong teamwork.

Contributes to risk assessment by considering cost

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

Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief of Social Work.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university and licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker and two years of related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Supervisory experience is a must. Must possess a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

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: 3/10/25 - 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. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

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.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=282551&PostingSeq=1