Inpatient Behavioral Health Social Worker – Acute Care

CharterCARE of Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

CharterCARE Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, RI seeks an Inpatient Social Worker to support adult psychiatric patients on acute behavioral health units. You will lead groups, provide individual therapy, and coordinate intake, case management, and discharge planning from day one.

The role requires a Master’s in social work, Rhode Island licensure, and 1–2 years of acute care experience. Team-driven environment with strong collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited program.
• RI licensure and certification in Alcohol and Drug profession preferred.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and direct services to adult psychiatric patients.
• Lead group sessions and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Coordinate intake, case management, and discharge planning from day one.
• Maintain accurate documentation and timely charting.
• Collaborate with medical staff and families to support patient care.

Skills

Psychiatric social work

Clinical assessment

Group facilitation

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

CharterCARE Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, RI seeks an Inpatient Social Worker to support adult psychiatric patients on acute behavioral health units. You will lead groups, provide individual therapy, and coordinate intake, case management, and discharge planning from day one.

The role requires a Master’s in social work, Rhode Island licensure, and 1–2 years of acute care experience. Team-driven environment with strong collaboration across disciplines.