Social Worker (PRN on Weekends)

Acadia; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Weekend PRN Social Worker to provide therapeutic support to patients facing behavioral and psychiatric challenges. In this role, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop effective treatment plans, and facilitate support groups that promote recovery and social functioning. Your expertise will be vital in crisis intervention and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals in need, where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will have a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• 2+ years experience preferred with patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Facilitate education sessions and support groups.
• Manage caseload and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Psychosocial Assessments

Treatment Planning

Patient Communication

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking to hire a Weekend PRN Social Worker to join our team. The Inpatient Clinician is responsible for planning, directing, defining, and coordinating individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, and physical and emotional abuse.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and develop effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
2. Obtain information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests, and limitations through patient observation and interviews with patients and families to develop and implement treatment plans.
3. Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of life situations and their impact on lifestyle.
4. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
5. Identify, assess, and coordinate patient cases, anticipating their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and community services.
6. Facilitate education sessions, process groups, support groups, and referrals as requested.
7. Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.
8. Promote recovery, symptom reduction, and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
9. Communicate with or support family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
10. Manage a caseload and ensure accurate, timely documentation of patient charts to comply with facility and accreditation standards.
11. Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards patients and staff. Address and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met. Prioritize patient safety at all times.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, or recent graduates of an accredited master's social work program with successful completion of field education, internship, or practicum.
• Preferred: Two or more years of experience working with the patient population.

Licenses, Certifications, and Designations:

• State licensure as required by the facility's location, which may include: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification (training available upon hire).

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