Job Vacancy Announcement- Licensed Social Worker (2 positions)
Job Vacancy Announcement- Licensed Social Worker (2 positions)
Location: Headquarters – Atlanta (Fulton County)
Job Code: HCP051
Application Deadline: Friday, November 8, 2019
The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) oversees the day-to-day operation of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Capitol Police and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD). We are seeking two (2) experienced Licensed Social Workers in the Office of Public Safety Support. This newly created office is responsible for providing peer counselors and critical incident support services to State of Georgia public safety officers.
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 need. This position is perfect 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. Extensive travel, primarily in Georgia, will be required. A departmental vehicle will be provided.
Key responsibilities:
- Provides the 120,000 members of the Georgia Public Safety Community requested/offered peer support and mental health services.
- Participates in Post Critical Incident Seminars.
- Assists in training and gives presentations.
- Participates in peer-led interventions, such as critical incident stress debriefings, defusings, and crisis management briefings.
- Makes referrals to other mental health professionals, medical professionals, or trained peers.
- Counsels clients in individual and group sessions.
- Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
- Performs clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of clients presenting for services.
- Provides case management services related to identified treatment needs.
- Conducts biopsychosocial assessments/evaluations to develop comprehensive case/service plans.
Required Personal Characteristics:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High integrity and honesty.
- Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
- Positive attitude and high-levels of personal commitment.
- Ability to perform responsibilities in stressful situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
§ 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.
Instructions to apply for this position:
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.