Social Worker I

Acadia Healthcare•Ada, OK

15h

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 conducts patient social-history assessments, supports treatment planning and delivery, promotes recovery and social functioning, and coordinates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary treatment teams. The Social Worker I manages a caseload and patient-chart documentation, provides crisis management and family sessions, and facilitates educational, process, and support groups and referrals. The position also requires a positive, empathetic, and professional approach to customers, addressing unmet patient needs and recognizing patient safety as a priority.

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 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, if required by the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct social-history assessments through observation and patient or family interviews, gathering information about the patient’s needs, skills, interests, and limitations for treatment planning and implementation.
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, their complexities, and their impact on lifestyle.
Assist in developing effective treatment plans that appropriately 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.
Recognize patient safety as a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.