Job Vacancy Announcement- Licensed Social Worker 3

Job Vacancy Announcement- Licensed Social Worker 3

Location: Headquarters – Atlanta (Fulton County)

Job Code: HCP052

Salary Range: $55,000 to $60,000

 The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) oversees the day-to-day operation of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Capitol Police Division (CPD),  and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD); as well as the Office of Public Safety Support (OPSS). We are seeking experienced, self-motivated, results oriented Licensed Social Workers, or other Licensed Mental Health Professionals, to fill vacant position(s) within the Office of Public Safety Support. The OPSS was created in order to provide peer counselors and professional psychological services to all of Georgia’s First Responders. Experienced clinicians who have worked extensively with individuals in crisis or individuals who have experienced traumatic events are preferred. Experience working with Public Safety Officers and/or Military Veterans is also preferred.

 

This is a challenging and meaningful opportunity to assist in the development of a ground-breaking program to provide critical support to Georgia Public Safety Officers in a time of need. This position is ideal for candidates who want to apply their professional expertise to make a difference in the lives of the members of the Georgia Public Safety community (sworn troopers, agents, rangers, officers, deputies, dispatchers, firefighters, medics, corrections officers, and others). This position reports to the Director of the Office of Public Safety Support.

The selected candidates will maintain their primary office at the DPS Headquarters complex located in Atlanta, Georgia, with telecommuting available when appropriate. Travel, primarily in Georgia, will be occasionally required. A departmental vehicle, to be driven on a daily basis, and a gas card will be provided.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND licensure in the area of assignment AND two years of related post-license experience OR Master’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND licensure in the area of assignment AND two years of experience as the lower level Social Worker, Licensed 2 (HCP051) or position equivalent.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Licensed in the State of Georgia
    • General knowledge of public safety
    • Has worked in/with any area of public safety
    • Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
    • Trained in Cognitive Therapy or Schema Focused Therapy

 

Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2020

 

Instructions to apply for this position:

1.     Click on  https://ga.taleo.net/careersection/ga_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=HEA05G…

      

This is an unclassified position unless filled by a classified employee. Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted.

 

The Georgia Department of Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employees and applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, natural origin, age, disability or genetic information.