Licensed Social Worker — Mental Health & Care Coordination

Acadia Healthcare; New Castle (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dedicated social worker to provide psychosocial support for individuals, families, and groups coping with mental illness. The role includes education, advocacy, case management, and referrals to services, with a focus on promoting health and addressing barriers to care.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, multidisciplinary collaboration, placement coordination, group facilitation, and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Licenses required: LMSW, LPCMH or LMFT.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan while ensuring patient safety.
• Obtain information via patient, family interview to inform treatment planning.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist families to understand implications of life situations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings for assessment, planning and discharge planning.
• Coordinate patient cases and referrals to services related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home/community services.
• Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
• Manage caseload and maintain accurate documentation to ensure records meet standards.
• Supervise social work interns and provide direction to staff as needed.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dedicated social worker to provide psychosocial support for individuals, families, and groups coping with mental illness. The role includes education, advocacy, case management, and referrals to services, with a focus on promoting health and addressing barriers to care.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, multidisciplinary collaboration, placement coordination, group facilitation, and meticulous documentation.