0000 Facility - Social Worker I- PRN $27-$30 an hour

Acadia Healthcare • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Social Worker I plans, directs, defines, and coordinates individualized and group therapeutic support and services for patients with mental health, behavioral health, and substance use issues. This is a day-shift PRN position paying $27–$30 an hour.

The role includes assessing patients’ social histories and needs, coordinating therapeutic programs and activities, supporting recovery and social functioning, providing crisis management and family sessions, and contributing to treatment and discharge planning. The Social Worker I also manages a caseload, maintains patient chart documentation, facilitates groups and referrals, and supports patient safety and service quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university; new graduates are eligible.
• Eligible for state licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), or Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), as required by the state where the facility operates.
• CPR certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• De-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience working with the patient population preferred.
• First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social history assessments through observation and patient and family interviews, gathering information about patients’ needs, skills, interests, and limitations to support 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 life situations and their effects on lifestyle.
• Assist in developing effective treatment plans that appropriately apply therapeutic principles while maintaining patient safety.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss patient assessments, treatment plans, and ongoing discharge plans.
• Communicate with and assist family members in understanding and supporting patients.
• Manage a caseload and maintain patient chart documentation.
• Facilitate education, process, and support groups, and provide referrals as requested.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers.
• Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
• Prioritize patient safety.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level