Social Worker-Inpatient Psych

View Behavioral Health LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 101,612,000; Full time

Job summary

View Behavioral Health LLC in Long Beach, CA seeks a Social Worker for an inpatient psychiatric unit. The position focuses on psychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy, discharge planning, and care coordination with multiple teams and external agencies.

The role requires a Master’s degree in psychology or social work and at least two years of direct inpatient behavioral health experience, with strong clinical judgment and bilingual abilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years direct service experience in acute inpatient behavioral health.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and medical terminology and psychopharmacology.
• Ability to assess mental status and psychosocial needs in adults.
• Strong clinical judgment and teamwork across disciplines.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and set individualized treatment goals with the team.
• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Coordinate discharge planning and linkage to outpatient services.
• Support crisis interventions and clinical response during emergencies.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, admissions, and external agencies.
• Document patient progress and maintain EHR records accurately.
• Assist with IOP/PHP support as needed and comply with policies.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Clinical collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work

2+ years inpatient behavioral health experience

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social Worker-Inpatient Psych

View Behavioral Health LLC Long Beach, California, United States

About this position

About View Behavioral Health

We are proud to serve as a trusted resource for our community, providing high-quality mental health care with compassion and integrity. Our Long Beach facility currently operates as a 79-bed adult voluntary acute inpatient program, offering private rooms and individualized treatment delivered by a multidisciplinary team. We are dedicated to best practices and person-centered care, supporting each patient's journey toward stability and recovery. To promote continuity of care beyond inpatient treatment, we also offer Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs tailored to meet each individual's clinical needs. We are also actively expanding our services across Southern California, with our new San Bernardino campus expected to open in early 2026.

Available Schedules

Full Time : Monday – Friday OR Per Diem : Weekdays, Weekends, and Holiday availability

Shift Hours : 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay Scale : $32-35.50

Position Summary

Social Workers at Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility provide vital psychosocial support to adult patients in an acute behavioral health setting. Working under the supervision of the Director of Social Services and Social Worker Leads, Social Workers are responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, facilitating therapeutic groups, supporting discharge planning, and coordinating care with both internal teams and external agencies such as Adult Protective Services and County Behavioral Health.

This role focuses on direct clinical services without supervisory responsibilities. Social Workers participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and respond to psychiatric crises by providing immediate clinical support and appropriate intervention. Success in this role requires strong clinical judgment, empathy, and the ability to navigate complex patient needs within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment goals in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches tailored to patient needs
• Coordinate discharge planning, including linkage to outpatient services, housing, conservatorship, and community-based supports
• Facilitate crisis interventions and provide clinical support during psychiatric emergencies or emotional distress
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., nursing, medical, admissions) and external agencies (e.g., APS, County Behavioral Health) to support patient care coordination
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings and ensure timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, treatment interventions, and discharge planning activities
• Support compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards through accurate recordkeeping and adherence to clinical protocols
• While primarily assigned to the inpatient unit, may be required to support the Structured Outpatient Services Program (IOP/PHP) based on census fluctuations and departmental needs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Social Services or facility leadership
• Demonstrate understandingand becompliant with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct service experience working with acute behavioral health in an inpatient hospital setting (internship or practicum hours may be considered)
• Knowledge of psychiatric and medical terminology, psychopharmacology, and behavioral health treatment principles
• Ability to assess mental status and psychosocial needs of adult psychiatric patients through direct observation and interaction
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in high-stress or crisis situations.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across disciplines and departments.
• Demonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and standard keyboard functions for data entry and electronic documentation
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English
• Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• Demonstrate understandingand becompliant with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or other languages commonly spoken by the patient population
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, discharge planning, and community-based mental health resources
• Prior experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems for documentation and coordination of care
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams) and/or cloud-based communication platforms (e.g., Slack, Zoom)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other languages commonly spoken by the patient population
• Crisis prevention/intervention training (e.g., HWC, CPI, PMAB) or de-escalation certification
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care principles and culturally responsive practices
• Leadership experience or demonstrated capacity to mentor others (if applicable to the role)
• Health and Vision Benefits to those qualified
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and advancement within the organization

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Independent body mobility to frequently stand, walk long distance corridors, descend and the ability to bend, stoop and sit for a prolonged time.
• May require significant strength and alertness in a crisis to apply non-violent crisis intervention to containment techniques, or to provide CPR.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to safely assist with the physical management, lifting, or repositioning of adult patients, including those who may be physically resistive or assaultive, potentially weighing 100 pounds or more, in accordance with facility safety protocols and training.
• Manual dexterity to reach, grasp, manipulate small objects, and precision instruments to give injections, take pulse and blood pressure; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard; sufficient vision to read gauges, thermometers, calibrated measuring instruments, labels on medications, and a computer screen; hear and speak well enough to communicate with patients at normal conversation level in person and over the phone.
• May require fit testing for N95 respirator/facemask.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in high-stress or crisis situations.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across disciplines and departments Demonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education
• Satisfactory completion of professional reference checks
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specified
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), The Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards
• Compliance with all required health screenings and immunizations in accordance with regulatory guidelines and facility policy, which may include tuberculosis (TB) testing, N95 fit testing, annual trainings, and proof of vaccination for certain communicable diseases
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs

About View Behavioral Health

We are proud to serve as a trusted resource for our community, providing high-quality mental health care with compassion and integrity. Our Long Beach facility currently operates as a 79-bed adult voluntary acute inpatient program, offering private rooms and individualized treatment delivered by a multidisciplinary team. We are dedicated to best practices and person-centered care, supporting each patient's journey toward stability and recovery. To promote continuity of care beyond inpatient treatment, we also offer Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs tailored to meet each individual's clinical needs. We are also actively expanding our services across Southern California, with our new San Bernardino campus expected to open in early 2026.

Available Schedules

Full Time : Monday – Friday OR Per Diem : Weekdays, Weekends, and Holiday availability

Shift Hours : 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay Scale : $32-35.50

Position Summary

Social Workers at Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility provide vital psychosocial support to adult patients in an acute behavioral health setting. Working under the supervision of the Director of Social Services and Social Worker Leads, Social Workers are responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, facilitating therapeutic groups, supporting discharge planning, and coordinating care with both internal teams and external agencies such as Adult Protective Services and County Behavioral Health.

This role focuses on direct clinical services without supervisory responsibilities. Social Workers participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and respond to psychiatric crises by providing immediate clinical support and appropriate intervention. Success in this role requires strong clinical judgment, empathy, and the ability to navigate complex patient needs within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment goals in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches tailored to patient needs
• Coordinate discharge planning, including linkage to outpatient services, housing, conservatorship, and community-based supports
• Facilitate crisis interventions and provide clinical support during psychiatric emergencies or emotional distressCollaborate with internal departments (e.g., nursing, medical, admissions) and external agencies (e.g., APS,