Social Worker Full-time

Acadia Healthcare; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare, in Greenville, NC, seeks a full-time Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and discharge planning within a growing behavioral health hospital project. The role entails coordinating care for diverse patient populations across inpatient and outpatient services.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work and 3+ years of relevant experience, with LMSW/LCSW/LSW licensure and CPR/de‑escalation certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Three or more years’ related experience working with comparable patient population.
• State licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LSW) as required by the facility’s state.
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training provided on hire).

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans with patient safety in mind.
• Obtain information through patient and family interviews to inform treatment planning.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to families navigating difficult life events.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings for planning and discharge coordination.
• Manage caseloads and ensure accurate patient chart documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

We are looking for a full-time Social Worker in Greenville, NC, all shifts.

Acadia Healthcare and ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital have partnered to establish a state‑of‑the‑art, two‑story, 144‑bed behavioral health hospital in Greenville, NC. This new facility will help meet the urgent need for accessible, high‑quality psychiatric care in the region, expanding capacity to support patients with diverse mental health needs. Set to open in Summer 2025, the hospital—located just under a mile from ECU Health Medical Center—will offer a full range of inpatient and intensive outpatient services. Additionally, it will host GME and residency programs in psychiatry and internal medicine for ECU Health’s Brody School of Medicine, advancing medical education and training in behavioral health. Adults, seniors, children, and adolescents facing acute mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and co‑occurring disorders, will have access to specialized treatment and support at this center of excellence.

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.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.