SOCIAL WORKER (MA/MSW)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision

401(K) with company match

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Heritage Oaks Hospital, part of the UHS family, seeks a Social Worker to join its psychiatric services team in Sacramento, CA. You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, design individualized treatment plans, and deliver group and crisis interventions to patients across age groups.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work (or related field) and are licensed, license-eligible, or registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field and licensure or licensure eligibility in California.

Responsibilities

• Perform full biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide group-based interventions and crisis management to support emotional health.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals for continuing treatment or housing where appropriate.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Clinical assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery.

Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/

Utilizing therapeutic treatment skills, the Social Worker performs social services functions to include a full biopsychosocial assessment, individualized treatment plan, brief consultation for patients and families preparing for discharge and the development of a safe discharge plan including referrals for continued treatment and housing when appropriate. The social services clinician also provides therapeutic group based interventions and crisis interventions to assist the patient in achieving his/her optimal level of emotional health.

• Assess and identify psychosocial, educational, developmental and behavioral functioning of the patient/family system through established case finding mechanisms.
• Document assessment update when there are significant changes in patient’s condition or readmission in the last thirty days.
• Consult with families on emotional, social and financial aspects of care.

Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Education Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy, or related discipline. Incumbent to be licensed, license-eligible, or registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Experience: Social Worker requires a minimum of one (1) year experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Additional Requirements: Handle With Care training within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. Current CPR certification is required. Must be able to pass a department competency exam upon hire. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

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