Discharge-Focused Psychiatric Social Services Clinician

Butler; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Hospital is seeking a Social Work professional to conduct psychosocial and discharge planning assessments and develop age-appropriate treatment plans. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure timely documentation.

The role emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and adherence to department policies. Experience in psychiatric settings is preferred, with a focus on patient- and family-centered planning.

Qualifications

• Clinical work in psychiatry or behavioral health settings is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication with patients and families.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to professional development and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial and discharge planning assessments to develop treatment goals by patient age.
• Demonstrates ethical, collaborative behavior to ensure quality of care.
• Documents thoroughly and participates in team meetings and patient reviews.
• Implements treatment plans to meet goals aligned with age-specific needs.
• Coordinates with the treatment team to optimize discharge planning and service access.
• Completes documentation in a timely fashion.
• Participates in training and in-service education for staff.
• Acts as liaison with evaluative offices and supports utilization review.
• Maintains core age-specific competencies and adheres to hospital policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Clinician I or Clinician II

Job description

Butler Hospital is seeking a Social Work professional to conduct psychosocial and discharge planning assessments and develop age-appropriate treatment plans. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure timely documentation.

The role emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and adherence to department policies. Experience in psychiatric settings is preferred, with a focus on patient- and family-centered planning.