Lead Social Worker

Harboroaks; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Tucson seeks a Bachelor’s‑level Social Worker to plan, direct and coordinate therapeutic support for patients with mental health, behavioral health and substance use issues.

The role emphasizes crisis management, multidisciplinary collaboration, and documentation, with licensure options such as LSW/LAC/CAC/RAC; CPR and de-escalation training may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, including new graduate required.
• One or more years experience working with patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess social history and needs to inform treatment plan.
• Coordinate programs to meet social and emotional needs.
• Promote recovery and social functioning; manage caseload.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Support families and document patient charts.
• Provide crisis management and group sessions.

Skills

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Assessment & evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Plan, direct, define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patient5 with mental health, behavioral health and substance use issues.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct social history assessment of the patient through observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient3s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patient3s social and emotional needs.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
• Provides crisis management and family sessions to assist the family in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
• Assist in the development of effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for the patient.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss patient assessment, treatment plan and ongoing discharge plan.
• 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.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, including new graduate required.
• One or more years experience working with patient population preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Eligible for state licensure as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), as required by the state in which the facility is operating.
• 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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