Social Worker PRN

Acadia Healthcare; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Riverside seeks a Social Worker II to conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention for patients with psychiatric illnesses and addictions. This role requires a Master's degree in Social Work and state licensure. Join a dynamic team committed to patient safety and recovery.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and educate families.
• Manage caseload and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Patient Assessment

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Pacific Grove Hospital, is a nationally recognized 68 bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment center offering inpatient & outpatient services for psychiatric illnesses, addictions & co-occurring disorders. Our hospital offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.

Social Worker II Responsibilities include :

• 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.

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.

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.