Social Worker I

Acadia Healthcare•Battle Creek, MI

About The Position

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Join Our Team as a Social Worker – Earn a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a full-time Social Worker passionate about making a difference in behavioral health. In this role, you’ll collaborate with providers, nurses, and families to deliver individualized and group therapeutic services for adults and seniors facing psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, and more. Make an impact. Help transform lives. Apply today! Bronson offers competitive pay and many other great benefits: Three Medical Plan Levels, Dental and Vision Insurance HSA with a Company Contribution FSA Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401k with a Company Match EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Employee Discount Program Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Days, and 8 Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Access to continuing education credits at no cost to you Paid training and professional development

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, including new graduate required.
Eligible for state licensure as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), as required by the state in which the facility is operating.
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.

Nice To Haves

One or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct social history assessment of the patient through observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patient’s social and emotional needs.
Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
Provides crisis management and family sessions to assist the family in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
Assist in the development of effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for the patient.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss patient assessment, treatment plan and ongoing discharge plan.
Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
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.