Inpatient Social Service Part-Time or PRN

Maple Heights Behavioral Health; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 48.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Maple Heights Behavioral Health in Indiana is seeking a Social Worker (PRN or Part Time) to assess, plan, and implement psychosocial treatment for adults and seniors facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, discharge planning, coordinating with families, and supervising interns. A Master’s in Social Work, licensure, and CPR certification are required, with strong communication and documentation skills.

Formación

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Three or more years' related experience working with a comparable patient population.
• State licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LSW) and CPR/de-escalation certification as required.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Perform crisis intervention and support families in understanding patient situations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings for planning and discharge planning.
• Coordinate patient cases and ensure timely documentation and charting.
• Supervise social work interns as required and provide guidance to staff.

Conocimientos

Clinical social work

Educación

Master's degree in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Now hiring a Social Worker at Maple Heights Behavioral Health - PRN or Part Time opportunities availableTurn your passion for social work into meaningful impact. Join Maple Heights Behavioral Health and help adults and seniors navigate mental health and substance use challenges through compassionate assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge support. Master’s degree in Social Work, 3+ years of experience, and applicable state licensure required.

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.
• Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
• 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.
• Supervise social work interns completing field placement, as required.
• Provide direction and guidance to social services staff or other staff members, as required.
• 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.

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.

We are committed to providing equalemployment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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