Social Services Clinician PRN

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA in Reading, PA is seeking a PRN / Per Diem Social Services Clinician to assess patients, provide psychoeducation, and lead discharge planning within the hospital's multidisciplinary team.

The clinician will develop individualized treatment plans, evaluate risk, and coordinate with families, community resources, and outpatient providers to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Assess patients using psychosocial evaluations and collaborate with the treatment team.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Identify risk of harm to self/others and communicate concerns promptly.
• Provide age-appropriate psychoeducation to patients and families.
• Document sessions and plan outcomes per program standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a multidisciplinary team member in assessments, planning, and discharge.
• Serve as primary communication point for patients, families, and caseworkers.
• Lead or support discharge planning by addressing barriers and coordinating with community resources.
• Establish cooperative relationships with community agencies and resources.
• Maintain professional interactions to support safe and high-quality care.
• Communicate treatment scope and team roles to patients and families; assist court liaison if needed.
• Escalate issues to the Director of Social Services and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Treatment planning

Risk assessment

Group psychoeducation

Family psychoeducation

Documentation

Team communication

Discharge planning

Education

MSW or LCSW

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

PRN / Per Diem Social Services Clinician

About Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA is an 86 bed acute-care Joint Commission Accredited psychiatric hospital that offers care for adults dealing with mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders. We are dedicated to partnering with individuals, families, and communities to improve the lives of patients through the delivery of high-quality, specialty behavioral health services.

The Social Services Clinician is responsible for assessing and evaluating assigned patients, providing individual, family, and group psychoeducation, and serving as the primary contact for treatment and discharge planning. This position supports the therapeutic milieu and daily program schedule, helping maintain a safe and efficient treatment environment in accordance with facility policies and procedures. The Social Services Clinician also communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, high-quality care for all patients. All duties are performed according to Joint Commission, Federal and State Regulations, and Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

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