Behavioral Health Social Services Clinician

Oceans Healthcare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system delivering high-quality services for mental health and substance use issues. The Social Services Clinician assesses patients, provides psychoeducation to individuals and families, and supports treatment and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a behavioral health field (master’s preferred depending on licensure).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health–related field required; master's degree preferred but not required depending on state licensure regulations.
• One year of experience in behavioral health, ideally in an acute care or similar setting, with exposure to evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough psychosocial assessments and initial evaluations within required timeframes, including interviews with patients, families/guardians, and natural supports.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans that include measurable, strengths-based goals.
• Assess patients for risk of harm to self or others and communicate concerns promptly to the attending practitioner and treatment team.
• Provide age-appropriate group psychoeducation and related activities.
• Provide individual and family psychoeducation as ordered or indicated, documenting all sessions per program standards.
• Seek clinical supervision and guidance from the clinical supervisor when clinical complications or questions arise.
• Participate as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, contributing to assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Serve as the primary point of communication for the treatment team with patients, families, caseworkers, outpatient providers, and other professionals.
• Lead or support discharge planning by identifying barriers early, coordinating with the team, and engaging families and community agencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with community agencies and resources relevant to patient care.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with patients, families, team members, and external entities, ensuring the treatment environment supports the program’s mission.
• Communicate treatment scope, limitations, changes in status, and the roles of team members to patients and families; may serve as court liaison when needed.
• Communicate issues requiring follow-up to the Director of Social Services and collaborate with team members to support exemplary treatment and customer service.
• Complete timely, legible, and thorough documentation for assessments, interventions, treatment plans, discharge planning, and incident reports per policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Treatment planning

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Documentation

BLS & de-escalation

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system delivering high-quality services for mental health and substance use issues. The Social Services Clinician assesses patients, provides psychoeducation to individuals and families, and supports treatment and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a behavioral health field (master’s preferred depending on licensure).