Full-Time, Overnight Social Worker at the PCCRC

Acadia Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Great Insurance Plan

PTO Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Philadelphia Children’s Crisis Response Center (PCCRC), part of Belmont Behavioral Health System, seeks a Full-Time Overnight Social Worker for the 7pm–7am shift. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and coordinated treatment for youths aged 3–17.

Qualifications: MSW, 3+ years’ experience, LMSW/LCSW/LSW licensure and CPR/de-escalation certification. Belmont offers 401(k), strong benefits, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Three or more years' related experience with youth populations.
• State licensure such as LMSW/LCSW/LSW and CPR/de-escalation certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Obtain information through patient observation and interviews with patients and families to inform treatment.
• Provide crisis intervention and help families understand implications and options.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Discharge planning

Family communication

Education

MSW

Job description

Overview

As part of the Belmont Behavioral Health System, the Philadelphia Children’s Crisis Response Center (PCCRC) is a program designed to help young people who are experiencing acute mental or behavioral healthcare struggles between the ages of 3 through 17.

The Philadelphia Children’s Crisis Response Center (PCCRC) is seeking a Full-Time, Overnight Social Worker to join our team. We are currently hiring for our 7pm–7am (Mon, Tues, and every other Friday and Saturday) shift.

The Social Worker will be responsible for planning, directing, defining and coordinating individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use and physical and emotional abuse.

In addition to this great opportunity, Belmont offers:

• 401(k)
• Great Insurance Plan
• PTO Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

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.
• Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs as required.
• Develop and execute clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals, as required.
• 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university required.
• Three or more years' related experience working with comparative patient population required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• State licensure, as required by the state in which the facility operates; which could include: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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