Mental Health Social Services Specialist

Oceans Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, seeks a Social Services Associate to support psychosocial assessments, discharge planning and psychoeducational groups. You will gather patient resources and family support networks to advance treatment progress.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology and preferably one year of experience with mentally ill populations; internship in chemical dependency is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology or related field.
• Internship in chemical dependency field acceptable; mentorship training available.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide social service support, education and resources under supervision.
• Gathers information for Comprehensive Integrated Assessment and Biopsychosocial Assessments.
• Plans and conducts psychoeducational sessions as assigned.
• Participates in discharge planning and treatment team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Psychoeducation

Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, seeks a Social Services Associate to support psychosocial assessments, discharge planning and psychoeducational groups. You will gather patient resources and family support networks to advance treatment progress.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology and preferably one year of experience with mentally ill populations; internship in chemical dependency is acceptable.