Social Worker I - Full Time
About The Position
San Jose Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Social Worker I to plan, direct, define, and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services for patients with mental health, behavioral health, and substance use issues. The position is onsite in San Jose and follows a 40-hour daytime work schedule. The stated hourly salary range is $36.00 to $44.00, based on experience. The Social Worker I assesses patients’ social histories, needs, skills, interests, and limitations; helps develop and implement treatment plans; and coordinates programs that address patients’ social and emotional needs. The role supports recovery, symptom reduction, and improved social functioning, and includes crisis management, family sessions, group facilitation, multidisciplinary treatment team participation, referrals, caseload management, and patient chart documentation. Patient safety and professional, empathetic service are priorities. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university. One or more years of experience with the patient population is preferred. Candidates must be eligible for an applicable state license or credential. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility. First aid may be required depending on state or facility.
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.
- First aid may be required depending on state or facility.
Responsibilities
- Conduct social history assessments through observation and patient and family interviews, gathering information about patient needs, skills, interests, and limitations.
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient assessments.
- Coordinate programs and activities to meet patients’ social and emotional needs.
- Promote recovery, symptom reduction, and the highest achievable level of social functioning.
- Provide crisis management and family sessions to help families understand life situations and their impacts on lifestyle.
- Apply therapeutic principles in treatment planning while ensuring patient safety.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss assessments, treatment plans, and ongoing discharge plans.
- Communicate with and support family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
- Manage a caseload and maintain patient chart documentation.
- Facilitate education, process, and support groups, and make referrals as requested.
- Respond professionally and empathetically to customers and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with match
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal days, and extended sick leave
- Holidays and holiday pay
- Excellent training program
- Professional growth opportunities and defined career paths
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
