Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: Join Mercy Care Atlanta as a Social Worker (Senior Behavioral Health Specialist), where you'll provide compassionate, comprehensive behavioral health services. Under the guidance of the Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services, you will enhance patient care through psychosocial assessments, therapy, and consultation. Your role will be pivotal in improving psychosocial functioning and providing integrated care within an interdisciplinary team.
Perform psychosocial assessments and create treatment plans. Provide counseling, therapy, and education to patients. Execute involuntary commitment orders and manage crisis situations.
Offer face-to-face linkage and ongoing case management services. Collaborate with primary care teams to develop care management processes. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and community health events.
Educate patients, families, and staff on behavioral health care and prevention. Provide clinical guidance and support to the behavioral health services team.
Master's degree in human services or a related field with LAPC, LMSW,LPC, LMFT, or LCSW licensure. At least five years of experience in mental health/substance abuse recovery services. Proficiency in psychosocial assessments and documentation.
Valid Georgia Driver’s License and reliable transportation. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred .
Position Highlights and
Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!) Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE! Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.
Fast response interview times and job offers. Ministry/Facility Information: Mercy Care Atlanta , a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and comprised of 300 plus colleagues, is a healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Atlanta, Georgia area. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals across all demographics.
Rooted in the Mercy Philosophy, we prioritize respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence in all aspects of care delivery. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.