Employee Benefits

In the State of Georgia, benefits available to State employees may vary. Below is an overview of the extensive and highly competitive benefits for which Southwestern State Hospital employees are eligible:

Annual Leave

Accrual for full-time employees is based on years of continuous service:

10 hours per month for up to 5 years of service                                            12 hours per month from 5-10 years of service                                             14 hours per month for 10 years of service or longer

Sick Leave

Accrual for full-time employees is at the rate of 10 hours per month regardless of years of service. After 120 hours have been accrued, up to 24 sick leave hours per year may be transferred to personal leave.

Holidays

Southwestern employees are provided with 12 paid holidays per year.

Insurance

Group health, dental, AD&D, life insurance, STD, vision, legal, Health Care Spending Account, and Specified Critical Illness insurance are available to Southwestern employees.

Retirement Plan

Most Southwestern employees participate in the Employee’s Retirement System . Contributions are based on a percentage of salary.

Deferred Compensation

Tax shelter plans are available to employees of Southwestern enabling them to provide for greater retirement security.

Credit Union

Southwestern employees may be eligible to become members of the State Employees Credit Union or the Rose City Credit Union.

Working Hours

Employees may have the option of flex time or telework.

Promotional Opportunity

As ability and experience are gained, promotional opportunities become available.