Social Worker IV - Full Time

San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Training program

Career growth

Job summary

San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our onsite, full-time team. The role involves psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and coordinated discharge planning in a hospital setting.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Social Work with 3+ years of related experience; supervisory experience is preferred. The position offers competitive salary ($46-$65/hour) and comprehensive benefits including health, 401(k) match, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Three or more years' related experience with the patient population.
• Supervisory experience preferred if overseeing staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Obtain information from patient and family for plan development.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to families.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Coordinate patient cases and related services for discharge.
• Lead education and support groups as requested.
• Supervise social work interns and provide guidance.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient care coordination

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Three+ years of related experience

Supervisory experience preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Work Schedule = 40 Hours Full Time - Day

SJBH Range = $46.00/hr - $65.00/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

• 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.
• Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs as required.
• Develop and execute clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals, as required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervise social work interns completing field placement, as required.
• Provide direction and guidance to social services staff or other staff members, as required.
• Lead the program/unit and coordinate the activities of other clinical or direct patient care staff, providing direction and clinical guidance, as required.
• 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.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university required.
• Three or more years' related experience working with comparative patient population required.
• Supervisory experience preferred if position is responsible for supervising staff.

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.

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 Range = $46.00/hr - $65.00/hr - Based on Experience

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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