Behavioral Health Consultant / LCSW - Atlanta, GA

Company: WellStar Health System, Inc.
Location: Lilburn
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Responsibilities

The Social Worker Adv Pract LCSW will provide expertise in assessments, new patient evaluations and follow up treatment. May provide brief therapy /stress management for patients see by provider in office for medication management. Is able to serve as a liaison for patients and the community, schools and their employer. Provides adequate resources to patients to improve overall care when needed. Communicates with other medical professionals to ensure timely intervention with both current and urgent new patients.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited School of social work.

Required Minimum Licensure/Certification Current Georgia License as LCSW Required Minimum Experience Prefer three years' experience in a health related field, mental health, behavioral health, counseling or social services agency. Required Minimum Skills Crisis Intervention, treatment evaluation, community collaboration, treatment resources, knowledge of disability services. Possesses emotional maturity. Demonstrates ability to work with patients with a life limiting illness. Demonstrates ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Possesses individual counseling skills, group therapy, family therapy, discharge planning, assess bereavement risk and interviewing skills. Possesses knowledge of developmental characteristics (physical, psychosocial, intellectual) of people of all ages, economic backgrounds and cultural backgrounds. Demonstrate basic use of computer: Windows, Outlook and Microsoft Office.

We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
403(b) with employer match
CME allowance
Extended illness bank
Paid time off for vacation and holidays (excludes shift-based positions)
Concierge service
Adoption assistance

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