Social Worker I - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare Services; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Montclair Hospital Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare Foundation, seeks a behavioral health social worker to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients and families. The role includes case management, information/referral services, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to plan discharge and ensure proper documentation throughout the stay.

Required are a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field, a Master’s in Psychology, and current intern

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Master's in Psychology required.
• Current registration as an intern with a licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services.
• Coordinate discharge planning and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Complete documentation and maintain clinical records during length of stay.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other related field

Master’s in Psychology

Current registration as an intern with a Board, as appropriate to education and licensing requirements

Job description

Montclair Hospital Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare Foundation, seeks a behavioral health social worker to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients and families. The role includes case management, information/referral services, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to plan discharge and ensure proper documentation throughout the stay.

Required are a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field, a Master’s in Psychology, and current intern