Social Worker I

Rolling Hills Hospital•Ada, OK

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’ social histories and needs, contributing to treatment and discharge planning, supporting patients and families, facilitating groups and referrals, and maintaining patient documentation. Patient safety, recovery, symptom reduction, and the highest possible level of social functioning are priorities.

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.
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, if required by the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct social history assessments through observation and interviews with patients and families to identify 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 life situations and their effects on lifestyle.
Assist in developing effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles and ensure 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 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.