Social Worker (FT - LCSW)

Acadia Healthcare; Malden Highlands (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare, partnering with Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital in Malden, MA, is seeking full-time Social Workers to provide psychosocial assessments, develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care for patients dealing with behavioral health, PTSD, addiction and related issues.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, conduct intakes and discharge planning, facilitate process and support groups, assist with placements, maintain accurate records, and advocate for patient

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan.
• Obtain information through observation and interviews to inform treatment planning.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding implications of life situations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and discharge planning.
• Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases and anticipate needs.
• Facilitate education, process groups, and referrals as requested.
• May conduct intakes and coordinate placements within facility programs.
• Promote recovery and highest level of social functioning.
• Communicate with family members to support patient care and safety.
• Manage caseload and maintain accurate documentation to ensure records meet standards.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

-- FT Social Workers Needed --

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.

Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

Tufts Medicine,a leading integrated academic health system in Massachusetts, and Acadia Healthcare, the largest standalone provider of behavioral health services in the U.S., have partnered to create the Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, a state-of-the-art, 144-bed facility in Malden, Massachusetts. Slated to open in early 2026, this hospital is designed to address the growing need for high-quality behavioral health services in the region.

Our Social Workers plan, direct, define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use and physical and emotional abuse.

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 Social Worker (LSW)
• 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. Salary $38.00-43.00/hr based on experience

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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