Behavioral Health Social Worker II - Therapy & Care

Harboroaks; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA is a private inpatient behavioral health facility seeking a qualified social worker to plan and coordinate individualized therapeutic support for patients with behavioral health and substance use issues.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with facility standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a new graduate of accredited master's degree social work program with successful completion of social work field education, internship or similar practicum through master's degree program required.
• Two or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Through patient observation and patient/family interview obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning.
• Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases and anticipate their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home/community services.
• Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
• May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
• Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
• Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
• May facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
• Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure patient records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA is a private inpatient behavioral health facility seeking a qualified social worker to plan and coordinate individualized therapeutic support for patients with behavioral health and substance use issues.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with facility standards.