Psychiatric Social Worker-PT

About the role

This position will complete Psychosocial Assessments, prepare treatment plans, document individual progress through session interviews with individuals and family members, and review individuals records. This position will act as an advocate for the individual by coordinating needed services, act as a liaison for the individual, discharge planning, and case management. The position will coordinate with staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Completion of documentation, monitors, evaluates, and records clients progress through individual sessions, interviews, and review of patient records.
• Provides counseling/therapy as directed by treatment plan to include family sessions.
• Discharge planning and case management services. Completes documentation for referrals to Community services. Acts as Hospital Access Coordinator for Individuals with language needs and Sensory Impairment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Masters degree in Social Work Practice from an accredited college of university and licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to maintain confidentiality, detail-oriented, excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Shift/Salary/Benefits

*This is a Part Time position working up to 19.60 hours a week.*
Shift: Days/M-F
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: 7/1/26 - Until Filled

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.

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.

Contact Information

For further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.
To apply, select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university or University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.
Visit https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ for more information.