PRN Social Worker - Intensive Outpatient Program

Harboroaks; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid supervision

Training for certifications

Job summary

Harboroaks in Fayetteville is hiring for a Social Worker role to conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention to support patients facing mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Social Work and have experience working with diverse patient populations.

This position emphasizes patient safety and documentation while offering paid supervision. Join our supportive team to help enhance the quality of life for those in need.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Two or more years’ experience with patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop effective treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and educate families on patient needs.
• Facilitate support groups and maintain patient documentation.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Patient communication

Case management

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Pay $25-$29 /hr

Vantage Point Behavioral Health provides high-quality care to help people feel better and live healthier, happier lives. No matter what type of care someone needs, each patient gets a treatment plan made just for them. They work with a supportive team that may include therapists, social workers, nurses, and other mental health professionals who truly care.

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.

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 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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