Social Worker I- $27-$30 an hour
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. The role conducts social history assessments, helps develop and implement treatment plans, coordinates programs and activities, and supports patient recovery and social functioning. The Social Worker provides crisis management and family sessions, participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning, manages a caseload and patient documentation, and facilitates educational, process, and support groups and referrals. The position is a day-shift role paying $27–$30 per hour.
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 and de-escalation/restraint certification are 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.
- First aid, if required by the state or facility.
Responsibilities
- Conduct social history assessments through observation and patient and family interviews to identify patients’ 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 possible level of social functioning.
- Provide crisis management and family sessions to help families understand the implications and complexities of life situations and their impact on lifestyle.
- Assist with developing effective treatment plans that appropriately apply therapeutic principles while ensuring patient safety.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss 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 unmet patient needs and complaints.
- Prioritize patient safety.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
