Weekend Psychiatric Social Worker - Per Diem

Mchonline; California (MO); On-site; USD 31,500 - 38,500; Part time

Job summary

Mission Community Hospital is seeking two Per Diem Psychiatric Social Workers to join our Behavioral Health team. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and coordination of aftercare for behavioral health patients in an acute care setting.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW, has at least one year of acute care or behavioral health experience, and is eligible for California licensure (ASW or LCSW preferred).

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
• Minimum one year of experience in an acute care hospital or behavioral health/psychiatric setting required.
• Eligible for California Social Work licensure (ASW or LCSW preferred).
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and community resources.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for assigned patients.
• Develop and coordinate individualized discharge plans, including referrals to community resources and aftercare services.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions as appropriate.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team in treatment planning and utilization review meetings.
• Advocate for patients while balancing clinical judgment and safe discharge planning.
• Coordinate placement referrals and continuity of care with community agencies and outpatient providers.
• Prepare and present required documentation for legal proceedings, including Probable Cause Hearings, when applicable.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, staff, and community agencies.
• Respond to crisis situations with professionalism and sound clinical judgment.
• Participate in weekend coverage as scheduled and assist with additional coverage when needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mission Community Hospital is seeking two Per Diem Psychiatric Social Workers to join our Behavioral Health team. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and coordination of aftercare for behavioral health patients in an acute care setting.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW, has at least one year of acute care or behavioral health experience, and is eligible for California licensure (ASW or LCSW preferred).