Acute Social Worker

Oasis Behavioral Health•Chandler, AZ

20d

About The Position

The Acute Social Worker assesses, diagnoses, and provides clinical services for people with behavioral health disorders. The role may provide services in an inpatient or outpatient setting and may include case management, discharge planning, and aftercare planning as needed. The position requires a master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a Human Services field, along with at least one year of experience working with a comparable patient population and the requisite professional licensure or eligibility for state licensure.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a Human Services field.
At least one year of experience working with a comparable patient population.
Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers, or eligibility for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions when treating diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders in individuals and families.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Conduct individual, group, or family sessions as appropriate to patients’ treatment plans.
Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as necessary.
Document therapy services in accordance with facility and professional standards.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services in accordance with treatment plans.
Provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings as applicable.
Provide case management, discharge planning, or aftercare planning as needed.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs or complaints; and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.