Inpatient Social Worker

Freedom Behavioral; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop is seeking an experienced Therapist/Social Worker to join our dedicated team. This position involves conducting therapy groups, completing assessments, and performing crisis intervention to ensure quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a related field, possess active Louisiana licensure, and have strong clinical documentation skills. We offer a supportive environment with a focus on enhancing employee talent and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health discipline.
• Active Louisiana licensure in PLPC, LPC, CSW, LMSW, or LCSW.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy groups according to the daily program schedule.
• Complete assessments and assist with treatment plans.
• Perform crisis intervention and communicate with outside agencies.

Skills

Group therapy facilitation

Crisis intervention

Strong clinical documentation

Knowledge of court-ordered treatment

Facilitating individual therapy

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop is Currently Seeking an Experienced and Motivated Therapist/Social Worker to Join our Team! Freedom Behavioral is looking for a vital part of our Forensic Inpatient Facility! The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. The team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees. Previous experience caring for adult/geriatric patients is a plus. If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, apply now! We are looking forward to adding members to our team!

Position Summary

• Participate as an integral professional member of a multi-disciplinary team, implementing and assisting in the supervision of social service interventions to patients.
• Must understand facility policies to ensure that policies are adhered to.
• The social worker will conduct therapy groups according to the daily program schedule.
• Group content will be selected according to the current population to promote the most effective therapeutic services.
• Must complete assessments, communicate with family members, assist with treatment plans, and participate in staffing with treatment team as needed.
• Must demonstrate a strong knowledge in a wide range of disorders; cognitive, emotional, developmental, social and behavioral.
• Additional duties include performing crisis intervention, special case conferences, and communication to outside agencies to ensure that the patient rights, care, and needs are met.

Education

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health discipline from an accredited program required.

License

• Active Louisiana licensure in one of the following: PLPC, LPC, CSW, LMSW, or LCSW.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association. (Will provide service or renewal if needed)

Experience

• Inpatient behavioral health, psychiatric, or correctional/forensic settings. (Preferred)
• Facilitating individual, group therapy. (Preferred)
• Crisis intervention, de-escalation, and high-acuity patients. (Preferred)
• Group therapy facilitation. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of court-ordered treatment, competency restoration, or forensic evaluations. (Preferred)
• Strong clinical documentation and treatment planning in an inpatient setting. (Required)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Freedom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

****All Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post-offer drug test and federal background investigation****