Employment Type : Full-Time
West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Group Home Team Leader. The work hours for this position are 8:00am - 5:00pm and on-call for emergencies. JOB SUMMARY Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Supervises, coordinates and directs the social service activities of a program. Provide persons, families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses, physical or developmental disabilities. Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services. Supervises and plans work of assigned staff. Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis. Counsels clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life. Identify environmental impediments to client of patient progress through interviews and review of patient records. May administer and coordinate services and activities of a specialized program. Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Organizes support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client. Performs clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers presenting for services. Provides case management services related to identified treatment needs. Provides training to direct care staff in implementing behavior modification techniques and treatment plans. Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT