Weekend Inpatient Social Worker

Horizon Health; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Health is seeking a social worker to join our team at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA. This part-time weekend position provides high-quality psychotherapy services to adults in a 16-bed inpatient psychiatric unit, including assessments, treatment planning, group and individual therapy, and discharge planning.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work and a valid state license, with LMSW preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required, LMSW preferred.
• Valid state social work license.
• CPR, BLS, and ACLS certifications required.
• Crisis prevention experience.

Responsibilities

• Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data
• Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed/requested
• Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician. Displays thorough knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources and makes effective contact with disposition sources
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams. Attend applicable Unit and Hospital meetings
• Conducts individual, group and education psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques (under the guidance of a LCSW). Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as needed
• Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
• Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment
• Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position

Skills

Crisis prevention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient counseling

Education

Master's degree in social work

Tools

CPR certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Horizon Health is seeking a social worker to join our team at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA. This part-time weekend position provides high-quality psychotherapy services to adults in a 16-bed inpatient psychiatric unit, including assessments, treatment planning, group and individual therapy, and discharge planning.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work and a valid state license, with LMSW preferred.