Social Worker II Inpatient Full-time

Harboroaks; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA, is seeking a licensed Master of Social Work to plan, direct and coordinate individualized therapeutic services for patients with behavioral health needs. The position requires crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include an MSW from an accredited program, LMSW/LCSW licensure as required, CPR and de-escalation certification, and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Two or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop a treatment plan.
• Coordinate patient cases and discharge planning within the treatment team.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to families.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MSW degree

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Overview

Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA., is a leader in behavioral healthcare, providing superior healthcare treatment to the people, communities, and military installations we serve. We are a private inpatient 68 bed acute psychiatric facility with out-patient services, dedicated to the treatment of behavioral health and substance abuse services. Pacific Grove Hospital is proud to be a part of the Acadia Healthcare family.

We offer a generous benefit package that includes the following:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• FSAs and HSAs available
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Long and short term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• 401k with company match

Hourly pay range: $36-40

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.
• 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.
• May facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
• Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure patient records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
• 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:

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a new graduate of accredited master's degree social work program with successful completion of social work field education, internship or similar practicum through master's degree program required.
• Two or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.

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.

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