Social Services Clinician: Mental Health & Discharge Planning

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is seeking a Social Services Clinician to assess and educate patients, support treatment planning, and coordinate discharge services within a high-quality behavioral health setting.

Role involves collaborating with the treatment team, maintaining compliant documentation, and engaging families and community resources to ensure safe, patient-centered care in accordance with Joint Commission and state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough psychosocial assessments and initial evaluations within required timeframes, including interviews with patients, families/guardians, and natural supports.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans that include measurable, strengths-based goals consistent with assessed patient needs.
• Assess patients for risk of harm to self or others and communicate concerns promptly to the attending practitioner and treatment team, using required documentation.
• Provide age-appropriate group psychoeducation and related activities.
• Provide individual and family psychoeducation as ordered or indicated, documenting all sessions per program standards.
• Seek clinical supervision and guidance from the clinical supervisor when clinical complications or questions arise.
• Participate as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, contributing to assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Serve as the primary point of communication for the treatment team with patients, families, caseworkers, outpatient providers, and other professionals.
• Lead or support discharge planning by identifying barriers early, coordinating with the team, and engaging families and community agencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with community agencies and resources relevant to patient care.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with patients, families, team members, and external entities, ensuring the treatment environment supports the program’s mission.
• Communicate treatment scope, limitations, changes in status, and the roles of team members to patients and families; may serve as court liaison when needed.
• Communicate issues requiring follow-up to the Director of Social Services and collaborate with team members to support exemplary treatment and customer service.
• Complete timely, legible, and thorough documentation for assessments, interventions, treatment plans, discharge planning, and incident reports per policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is seeking a Social Services Clinician to assess and educate patients, support treatment planning, and coordinate discharge services within a high-quality behavioral health setting.

Role involves collaborating with the treatment team, maintaining compliant documentation, and engaging families and community resources to ensure safe, patient-centered care in accordance with Joint Commission and state guidelines.