Social Worker I- $27-$30 an hour

Acadia Healthcare; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Acadia Healthcare in Columbus, OH seeks a qualified Social Worker to plan, coordinate and deliver therapeutic support for patients with mental health, behavioral health and substance use disorders.

The role includes conducting social histories, developing treatment plans, coordinating programs, promoting recovery and providing crisis management and family sessions while prioritizing patient safety and compliance with licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• One or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsabilités

• Conduct social history assessment of the patient through observation and patient/family interview.
• Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patient’s social and emotional needs.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the highest level of social functioning.
• Provide crisis management and family sessions to assist the family in understanding implications and impact.
• Assist in developing effective treatment plans that ensure safety.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
• Manage a caseload and patient chart documentation.
• Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

1+ year experience with patient population

Outils

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid certification

Description du poste

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Plan, direct, define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patient’s with mental health, behavioral health and substance use issues.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct social history assessment of the patient through 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.
• Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patient’s social and emotional needs.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
• Provides crisis management and family sessions to assist the family in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
• Assist in the development of effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for the patient.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss patient assessment, treatment plan and ongoing discharge plan.
• 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.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, including new graduate required.
• One or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Eligible for state licensure as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), as required by the state in which the facility is operating.
• 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.

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