Inpatient Social Worker II

Acadia Healthcare; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Covington is seeking a dedicated FT Inpatient Social Worker to deliver exceptional psychotherapeutic care. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Social Work and experience in patient care, focusing on psychosocial assessments and treatment planning, ensuring patient safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Two or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
• State licensure as required (LMSW, LCSW, LSW).

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to families.
• Manage caseload and ensure accurate patient documentation.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Patient documentation

Empathy

Professionalism

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate FT Inpatient Social worker to join our team at Covington Behavioral and provide exceptional psychotherapeutic care to individuals and families dealing with emotional and behavioral disorders. This role is integral to our mission of delivering comprehensive mental health services and requires a professional with a deep understanding of psychological assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention. The ideal candidate will possess the skills and experience necessary to perform a wide range of essential functions with empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to patient safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.
• 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.
• May 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.
• 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 or a new graduate of accredited master's degree social work program with successful completion of social work field education, internship or similar practicum through master's degree program required.
• Two or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.

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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