Social Worker I-PRN $27-$30 per hour

Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a PRN Social Worker for the Columbus, Ohio area to plan, direct, and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic services for patients facing mental health, behavioral health, and substance use issues.

The role emphasizes providing crisis management, family sessions, and patient safety, while developing treatment plans and supporting discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct social history assessment through observation and interviews to inform treatment planning.
• Coordinate activities to meet patients' social and emotional needs.
• Promote recovery and highest level of social functioning.
• Provide crisis management and family sessions as needed.
• Assist in developing safe, effective treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Social Work

Crisis Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

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.

Day Shift PRN $27-$30 per hour

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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