Social Worker

Acadia Healthcare; Montana; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

StoneCrest Center Behavioral Health Hospital in Mt. Clemens, MI is expanding with a newly renovated satellite campus to serve acute adult patients with mental health and co-occurring conditions.

Join our inpatient team as a licensed social worker to provide evidence-based group therapy, psychosocial assessments, and individualized treatment plans while maintaining a clinical caseload and collaborating with a multidisciplinary staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university required.
• Three or more years' related experience working with comparative patient population required.
• Supervisory experience preferred if position is responsible for supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs as required.
• Develop and execute clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals, as required.
• 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.
• Supervise social work interns completing field placement, as required.
• Lead the program/unit and coordinate the activities of other clinical or direct patient care staff, providing direction and clinical guidance, as required.
• 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.

Skills

Group therapy

Psychosocial assessments

Treatment planning

Caseload management

Discharge planning

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Family communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

"StoneCrest Center is excited to expand its services with the opening of a newly renovated satellite campus located in Mt. Clemens, MI. Scheduled to open in February 2027, this expansion will feature three new units dedicated to serving acute adult patients with a variety of mental health and psychiatric diagnoses. Join us as we continue to grow and expand access to high-quality behavioral health services throughout the community."

Make an Impact When It Matters Most

Are you a compassionate, skilled social worker who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Join our inpatient treatment team and play a vital role in helping individuals, heal, and move forward during critical moments of care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide evidence-based group therapy
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments
• Create, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Maintain a clinical caseload
• Participate in treatment team meetings
• Evaluate patient needs

About StoneCrest Center Behavioral Health Hospital

Join the StoneCrest Center team and make a difference every day. We are Detroit's leading behavioral health hospital offering comprehensive inpatient treatment for adults, adolescents and seniors. Our programming addresses behavioral and mental health concerns, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related therapeutic field

Required Credentials

• LLMSW or LMSW
• LLPC or LPC

Salary

• $65,000 and up for limited license

Total Rewards for our Therapist Include:

• Health & Wellness– Take care of yourself and your loved ones with medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Ready– Secure your future with our 401(k) plan and company match—it’s never too early to start planning for tomorrow.
• Paid Time Off– Recharge with a PTO package that includes vacation, sick days, and extended sick leave.
• Professional Growth– Step into an industry-leading opportunity with growth potential like no other.
• We also offer flexible scheduling options to support work–life balance

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.
• Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs as required.
• Develop and execute clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals, as required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervise social work interns completing field placement, as required.
• Provide direction and guidance to social services staff or other staff members, as required.
• Lead the program/unit and coordinate the activities of other clinical or direct patient care staff, providing direction and clinical guidance, as required.
• 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.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university required.
• Three or more years' related experience working with comparative patient population required.
• Supervisory experience preferred if position is responsible for supervising staff.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• State licensure, as required by the state in which the facility operates; LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, 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.

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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.