Job Number:
35471
Location:
Phoebe Behavioral Health
Street Address:
500 West 3rd Ave Ste 105
City, State:
Albany, Georgia
Zip Code:
31701
Department:
PPMH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-ADMIN
Shift:
Days
Job Type:
Full time
Posted Date:
2026-11-04
Job Description Summary:
Responsible for ensuring that appropriate services are rendered to patient on the unit and in outpatient services. Must work well independently and in combination with a multidisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective treatment. Assesses needs and works directly with the patient on completion of treatment plan goals. Provides counseling, education, and support to patients and their families in individual and group sessions. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and therapeutic interaction purposes. Periodically provides in-service training to staff on unit.Interacts with Physicians and community agencies to provide continuity of care for the prevention of recurring problems and case management discharge planning. Serves as a representative of the Behavioral Health Center by presenting community education programs. This requires excellent organizational and presentation skills as well as extensive knowledge of mental health.
Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for ensuring that appropriate services are rendered to patient on the unit and in outpatient services. Must work well independently and in combination with a multidisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective treatment. Assesses needs and works directly with the patient on completion of treatment plan goals. Provides counseling, education, and support to patients and their families in individual and group sessions. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and therapeutic interaction purposes. Periodically provides in-service training to staff on unit.Interacts with Physicians and community agencies to provide continuity of care for the prevention of recurring problems and case management discharge planning. Serves as a representative of the Behavioral Health Center by presenting community education programs. This requires excellent organizational and presentation skills as well as extensive knowledge of mental health.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology or related field (Required)
Work Experience
2 - 3 years Behavioral Health Experience (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
Required Certifications/Licensures: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW),
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC),
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Behavioral Health Employees: Crisis Response Training required within 2 months of hire (Required)
Essential Functions
ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS:
Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data.
Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.
CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION:
Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.
CARE PROCESSES:
Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
Bases care decisions on plan of care.
Monitors and documents patient response.
Establishes rapport with clients.
Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
Provides effective interventions.
Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
Manages difficult or emotional…