Social Worker - Psychiatry

Signature Healthcare, MA; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Brockton is seeking a psychiatric care provider to deliver direct care for inpatients experiencing psychiatric or chemical dependency issues. This role involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy for patients and their families within a managed care model. Ideal candidates should have experience in psychiatric care and be skilled in individual and group therapy.

Qualifications

• Experience with psychiatric or chemical dependency illness.
• Ability to assess and provide individual and group therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to inpatients and families in psychiatric contexts.
• Assess, diagnose, plan treatment, and provide therapy.
• Function within a managed care service delivery model.

Job description

Overview

Purpose Of Position: Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, Psychiatry, provides direct care to inpatients, ages 16 through geriatric, and their families experiencing social and personal adjustment problems caused or complicated by psychiatric or chemical dependency illness or disability. Assesses, diagnoses, plans treatment and provides individual and group therapy. Functions within a managed care service delivery model.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to inpatients and families in psychiatric or chemical dependency contexts.
• Assess, diagnose, plan treatment, and provide individual and group therapy.
• Function within a managed care service delivery model.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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