Social Worker I - Full Time

Acadia • San Jose, CA

5d • $36 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

Plan, direct, define, and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services for patients with mental health, behavioral health, and substance use issues. The role involves assessing patients’ needs and supporting their recovery, symptom reduction, and social functioning through treatment planning, therapeutic activities, family support, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

This is a full-time, onsite position with a 40-hour day schedule. The stated salary range is $36.00–$44.00 per hour, based on experience. San Jose Behavioral Health offers full-time employees a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; an Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with match; paid time off, including vacation, sick, and personal days, extended sick leave, and holidays or holiday pay; training; and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, including new graduates.
• 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 and 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 is 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 possible level of social functioning.
• Provide crisis management and family sessions to help families understand life situations and their implications and effects on lifestyle.
• Assist in developing effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles while ensuring patient safety.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss patient 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 complaints when patient needs are not met; prioritize patient safety.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and personal days, extended sick leave, and holidays or holiday pay.
• Training program.
• Professional growth opportunities and defined career paths.

What This Job Offers

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