The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing those we serve with quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare providing integrated cost-effective services. CSB of Middle Georgia is located in Dublin, Georgia, and the agency currently serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties in Georgia; and in our Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division, serving residents of Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties in Georgia. We value Quality, Professionalism, Person-Centered, Recovery, Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability, Management of Practicing Information, Wellness, and Financial Stability.
LOCATION: Dublin, GA (in-person); Adult Outpatient (Building 1)
JOB SUMMARY:
A full-time dedicated CST Team Leader who is a licensed clinician (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) and provides clinical and administrative supervision of the team. A full-time dedicated CST Team Leader means that the team leader works with only one team at least thirty-two (32) hours and up to forty (40) hours per week. The individual must have at least four (4) years of documented experience working with adults with a SPMI and is preferably certified/credentialed as a substance use disorder counselor (CAC-I or equivalent or higher). The Team Leader is responsible for working with the team to monitor each individual’s physical health, clinical status, and response to treatment.
JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES:
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Must incorporate assertive engagement techniques to identify, locate, engage, and retain the most difficult to engage individuals who cycle in and out of intensive services
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Must demonstrate the implementation of well though out engagement strategies to minimize discharges due to drop out including the use of street and shelter outreach approaches, legal mechanisms such as outpatient commitment (when clinically indicated), and collaboration with family, friends, parole and/or probation officers
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Expected to gather assessment information from internal or external provider sources on existing individuals in order to identify the individual’s strengths, needs, abilities, resources, and preferences
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May complete a comprehensive behavioral health assessment on new individuals as well as ongoing assessments to ensure meeting the individual’s changing needs or circumstances
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Expected to actively and assertively participate in transitional planning via in person or, when in person participation is impractical, via teleconference meetings between stakeholders
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Ensuring the individual has access to services and resources such as housing, pharmacy, benefits, a support network, etc. when being discharged from a psychiatric hospital; released from jail; or experiencing an episode of homelessness
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Assist all eligible individuals with the application process to obtain entitlement benefits including SSI/SSDI, Food Stamps, VA, Medicaid, etc. including making appointments completing applications and related paperwork
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in the field of psychology, social work, counseling education, or human services field
Minimum of four (4) years of documented experience working with adults with a SPMI
Active Georgia Counseling Licens (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
Here’s what would put you over the top:
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Previous experience working in case management
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Certified as a substance use disorder counselor (CAC-I or equivalent or higher)
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Previous experience in a supervisory capacity
Benefits of Working with CSB of Middle GA:
As a member of our team, you will enjoy our total rewards package to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
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Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options!
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Generous Paid-Time Off Policy with Flexibility Companywide!
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401(k) Plan with Company Match!
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Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans!
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Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)!
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Paid Training Time!
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Opportunities for Career Growth & Advancement!
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& So Much More!
At this time, CSB of Middle Georgia will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
** Final pay rate will be dependent on a combination of qualifications such as experience and education. **
