Inpatient Social Worker - Per Diem

Acadia•Haverhill, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the Haverhill Pavilion team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a positive impact in patients' lives. The Role: Social Worker Essential Duties: Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning. Develop effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for patient. Majority of time is spent delivering direct clinical services as needed. May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs. May assist in developing and executing clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals. Communicate or aid family members in understanding, dealing with or supporting the patient. Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely files and assure records comply with facility and accreditation standards. May facilitate education, support groups and referrals as requested. May provide direction and guidance to other staff members or may supervise social work interns completing field placement.

Requirements

Master's degree required
LCSW or LICSW Required
Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university required.
Three or more years' related experience working with comparative patient population required.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidates are passionate about Haverhill Pavilion's mission, behavioral health, and are driven by the purpose to be of assistance to our patients.
Supervisory experience preferred if position is responsible for supervising staff.

Responsibilities

Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning.
Develop effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for patient.
Majority of time is spent delivering direct clinical services as needed.
May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.
May assist in developing and executing clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals.
Communicate or aid family members in understanding, dealing with or supporting the patient.
Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely files and assure records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
May facilitate education, support groups and referrals as requested.
May provide direction and guidance to other staff members or may supervise social work interns completing field placement.
Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
Through patient observation and patient/family interview obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases and anticipate their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home/community services.
Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs as required.
Develop and execute clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals, as required.
Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure patient records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
Supervise social work interns completing field placement, as required.
Provide direction and guidance to social services staff or other staff members, as required.
Lead the program/unit and coordinate the activities of other clinical or direct patient care staff, providing direction and clinical guidance, as required.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.