Behavioral Health Social Worker & Care Navigator

ADP, Inc.; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

White River Health System in Batesville, AR is seeking a Social Worker to provide direct patient care including group and 1:1 sessions, assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning under WRHS guidelines.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care. Prior behavioral health experience and CPI certification are preferred. This full-time position requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working in Behavioral Health setting preferred. Must have or obtain current CPI certification.
• Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols in the delivery of behavioral health care, knowledge of assessment of patient health, knowledge of health promotion principles, techniques, and patient learning measurements.
• Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/or alcohol.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.

Responsibilities

• Psycho-social assessment completed timely and thoroughly.
• Master treatment plan completed timely and thoroughly.
• Provide direct patient care through group and 1:1 sessions as ordered/needed and document to the treatment plan (daily).
• Provides acute care according to behavioral health principles and practices.
• Triages patient needs and evaluates patient problems.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity and responsiveness to a variety of cultural values and beliefs and social determinants of health.
• Conduct basic screenings of patients, including review of barriers to health self-management; depression; stress; and substance use.
• Will manage and conduct court orders/hearings when appropriate.
• Provide basic crisis intervention services to patients in need.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team regarding discharge planning.
• Will provide patients with appropriate discharge follow-up and aftercare plans.
• Provide basic case management supports regarding health and mental health needs, functional abilities, readiness to change, caregiver stability, social supports, financial resources, environment and safety concerns, life care planning and self-management skills.
• Will conduct and document discharge follow-up phone calls.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, physicians and administration.
• Demonstrates positive and effective verbal and writtent communication skills with patients, families and co-workers, and in patient documentation.
• Educates/orients patients and families as applicable.
• Provides staff with education formally and informally through peer review processes.
• Demonstrates efficient management of time and resources.
• Completes documentation on date of service.
• Maintains a current level of clinical practice by selecting appropriate avenues for professional growth and routinely seeks continuing education according to best practice. Evaluates goal attainment and revises goals on an on-going basis.
• Adheres to and enforces WRHS policies and procedures.
• Participates in rotation as needed for weekend, mid-shift, or cross-unit coverage.
• Assist with intake in a timely, organized manner when applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

White River Health System in Batesville, AR is seeking a Social Worker to provide direct patient care including group and 1:1 sessions, assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning under WRHS guidelines.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care. Prior behavioral health experience and CPI certification are preferred. This full-time position requires strong communication and organizational skills.