Job Information
Universal Health Services SOCIAL WORKER (MA/LMSW) in AUGUSTA, Georgia
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 Social Workers (MA/LMSW). The Social Workers (MA/LMSW) is responsible for all aspects of resident care and therapy. The Social Workers (MA/LMSW) performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.
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
401(K) with company match
Discounted stock plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Qualifications
Regulatory Requirements
Masters Degree in Social Work
Current state licensure or currently licensed as a behavioral science professional preferred.
A minimum of two (2) 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.