Clinical Social Worker

Bronson Behavioral Hospital • Battle Creek, MI

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About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker at Bronson Behavioral Health provides patient assessments, crisis intervention, group and family counseling, and treatment planning. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, improve social functioning, and provide high-quality patient care. This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university; new graduates are eligible.
• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university; new graduates are eligible.
• Eligible for state licensure as one of the following, as required by the state where the facility operates: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), or Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC).
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience working with the patient population.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social history assessments through observation and patient and family interviews to identify patient needs, skills, interests, and limitations for treatment planning.
• Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patients’ social and emotional needs.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction, and the highest level of social functioning.
• Provide crisis management and family sessions to help families understand the implications and complexities of life situations and their effects on lifestyle.
• Assist in developing effective treatment plans that appropriately apply therapeutic principles while ensuring patient safety.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss patient assessments, treatment plans, and ongoing discharge plans.
• Communicate with or assist family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
• Manage a caseload and maintain patient chart documentation.
• Facilitate education, process groups, support groups, and referrals as requested.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; and prioritize patient safety.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time