Senior Social Worker III - Acute Behavioral Health (PRN)

Acadia Healthcare; New Castle (DE); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Meadowwood Hospital is seeking a compassionate Social Worker III to provide PRN psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and discharge planning for patients in acute behavioral health settings. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that promote stabilization, safety, and continuity of care.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, care coordination, community resource linkage, and supporting patients and families through complex mental

Formación

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school is required.
• Three or more years of related experience with similar patient populations.
• Eligible for state licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LSW) or licensed in good standing.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; first aid may be required.
• PRN status implies flexible scheduling and on-call coverage.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop effective treatment plans.
• Coordinate crisis intervention and support families in understanding implications.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings for treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases, anticipating needs across services.
• Facilitate education, support groups, and referrals as requested.
• Manage patient charts and ensure documentation meets standards.
• Supervise social work interns and provide guidance to staff as needed.
• Maintain a professional, empathetic demeanor and resolve patient/family concerns.

Conocimientos

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Documentation

Caseload management

Patient-family communication

Educación

MSW (Master of Social Work)

3+ years related experience

State licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LSW)

CPR certification

De-escalation/restraint training

First aid certification

Descripción del empleo

Meadowwood Hospital is seeking a compassionate Social Worker III to provide PRN psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and discharge planning for patients in acute behavioral health settings. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that promote stabilization, safety, and continuity of care.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, care coordination, community resource linkage, and supporting patients and families through complex mental