PRN Social Worker - Intensive Outpatient Program

Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid supervision

Job summary

Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital in Fayetteville, AR seeks a skilled social work professional to plan and provide individual and group support services for patients facing mental health and related challenges.

The role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating patient care, with emphasis on recovery and community integration. Experience in crisis intervention and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program is required.
• Two or more years of experience working with patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans with patient safety in mind.
• Obtain information on needs, interests, and limitations through observation and interviews.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to families where needed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings for discharge planning.
• Coordinate patient cases and assist with education, groups, and referrals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessment

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Two+ years of experience with patient population

Job description

Pay $25-$29 /hr

Purpose Statement

Help patients by planning and providing individual and group support services. This includes working with people who are dealing with mental health challenges, trauma, substance use, and physical or emotional abuse, and helping them build skills to cope and heal.

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 ensure 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.

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 Practical Counselor (LPC)
• 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.
• This role offers paid supervision!

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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