Inpatient Behavioral Health Social Worker II

Acadia Healthcare; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital, operated by Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a licensed social worker to provide inpatient behavioral health services for adults. The role involves psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge planning in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work and state licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LSW); CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification, and First Aid may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Two or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
• State licensure as LMSW/LCSW/LSW may be required by state.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop treatment plans.
• Obtain information through observations and interviews to inform treatment.
• Provide crisis intervention and educate families on implications of life situations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and discharge planning.
• Coordinate patient cases and identify needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and community services.
• Facilitate education, process groups and referrals as requested.
• May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient counseling

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Experience with patient population (2+ years)

LMSW/LCSW/LSW licensure

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification

First aid certification

Job description

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital, operated by Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a licensed social worker to provide inpatient behavioral health services for adults. The role involves psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge planning in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work and state licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LSW); CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification, and First Aid may be required.