Inpatient Social Worker

Acadia Healthcare • Tucson, AZ

16h

About The Position

Inpatient Social Worker - Sonora Behavioral Health Shift: Open Sonora Behavioral Health’s mission is to provide superior behavioral healthcare to the people and communities we serve. Children (5-11), adolescents (12-17), and adults in crisis situations can benefit from our broad scope of programs. Our services include inpatient hospitalization for crisis stabilization, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. We have been recognized by Optum as a Platinum in-patient provider of behavioral health services for our achievements in clinical excellence. Why Join Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match to support your financial future Stock-based awards , giving you a stake in Acadia’s success Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills Career mobility within Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conduct social history assessment of the patient through 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. Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patient’s social and emotional needs. Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning. Provides crisis management and family sessions to assist the family in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle. Assist in the development of effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for the patient. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss patient assessment, treatment plan and ongoing discharge plan. Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient. Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation. Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested. 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. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, including new graduate required.
• One or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
• Eligible for state licensure as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), as required by the state in which the facility is operating.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social history assessment of the patient through 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.
• Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patient’s social and emotional needs.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
• Provides crisis management and family sessions to assist the family in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
• Assist in the development of effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for the patient.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss patient assessment, treatment plan and ongoing discharge plan.
• Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
• Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
• Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match to support your financial future
• Stock-based awards , giving you a stake in Acadia’s success
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills
• Career mobility within Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level