Social Worker I - Full Time

San Jose Behavioral Health; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with m

Paid time off: vacation, sick, and PTO

Holidays/Holiday Pay

Excellent training program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in San Jose, CA, seeks a Social Worker for full-time, day shift. Plan, coordinate and deliver individualized therapy to patients with mental health, behavioral health and substance use issues, while ensuring safety and confidentiality.

You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, facilitate groups, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and social functioning goals, with emphasis on family involvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct social history assessment of the patient through observation and interview to inform treatment planning.
• Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patients' social and emotional needs.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction and highest social functioning.
• Provide crisis management and family sessions to support understanding of life circumstances.
• Assist in developing effective treatment plans that ensure safety.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss assessment and discharge plans.
• Communicate with family to support patient understanding and engagement.
• Manage a caseload and maintain patient charts.
• Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward patients; address complaints and prioritize safety.

Skills

1+ years experience with patients

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Work Schedule: 40hours Full Time, Day

SJBH Salary Range: $36.00/hr - $44.00/hr- Based on Experience

Location = Onsite ONLY

San Jose Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive package of benefits for Full-time.Current benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with match
• General Paid Time off to include: Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, and Extended Sick Leave plus Holidays/Holiday Pay
• Excellent training program
• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities

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.

COMPENSATION

Compensation for roles at San Jose Behavioral Health varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience.As required by local law, San Jose Behavioral Health provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

SJBH Salary Range:$36.00/hr - $44.00/hr- Based on Experience

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