SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LICSW)

Responsibilities The Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta (LCCA) is a multi-discipline behavioral healthcare center that offers mental health services to the communities of surrounding Augusta, Georgia.

We are focused on providing the highest quality treatment. Our mission is to create, promote, and maintain a positive customer relationship with our consumers, payers, staff and our community.

LCCA currently has exciting opportunities for a Social Worker (LCSW / LICSW). The Social Worker (LCSW / LICSW) is responsible for comprehensive assessment of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbance, substance issues or inability to function or maintain in the community.

Completes psychosocial evaluations on assigned clients in a timely fashion. Assesses the impact of psychosocial stressors in order to minimize the negative, destructive outcome of a crisis experience.

Assists law enforcement, family members and others with the admission process, both voluntary and involuntary. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the client, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric and the general population.

Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate. Conducts required therapy sessions with individuals, families and groups.

Possesses excellent theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and treatment techniques as it relates to each type of therapeutic modality.

The social worker is expected to function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the community relations program of the organization.

Participates in continuous performance improvement activities. Communicates with outpatient referral sources, families / guardians, and outpatient aftercare providers.

Benefit Highlights : Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan (K) with company match Discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off Qualifications Regulatory Requirements Masters Degree in Social Work Current state licensure required (LCSW, LICSW) A minimum of two years experience in a supervised clinical behavioral health care setting preferred.

Language Skills : Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Must have sufficient language skills and ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to accurately and professionally implement and document the services provided to clients.

Skills : Basic computer knowledge. Strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of a wide range of psychosocial, cognitive and / or developmental disorders.

Ability to visually observe client needs. Possess the ability to work productively and effectively.