Inpatient Social Worker - $7,500 sign on bonus

Acadia Healthcare•Fort Wayne, IN

2d•$69,294 - $83,886

About The Position

Inpatient Adolescent Social Worker - $7,500 sign on bonus. Our goal at Maple Heights Behavioral Health is to make treatment as accessible as possible for those in need of behavioral health services. All admissions decisions are made on an individual basis following a thorough assessment of each patient’s medical history, current needs, and goals for treatment. We treat patients who are experiencing symptoms of a variety of mental health concerns. Some of the most common conditions we treat include: Anxiety Bipolar disorder Depression Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) How hiring an Inpatient Social Worker to work with our Adolescent population. In this role, you will diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral. Compensation range: $69,294 - $83,886 per year

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.
State or national licensure for professional therapy providers 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.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.
Maintain a caseload as assigned.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
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