Social Worker I - Full Time

Acadia Healthcare • San Jose, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

San Jose Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time, onsite Social Worker I for a 40-hour work schedule on the day shift. The role plans, directs, defines, and coordinates individualized and group therapeutic support and services for patients with mental health, behavioral health, and substance use issues.

The Social Worker conducts patient social history assessments, coordinates programs and activities to meet patients’ social and emotional needs, and supports recovery, symptom reduction, and the highest possible level of social functioning. The position provides crisis management and family sessions, contributes to safe and effective treatment planning, participates in multidisciplinary treatment meetings, and supports discharge planning. The Social Worker also communicates with and supports family members, manages a caseload and patient documentation, and facilitates educational, process, and support groups and referrals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university. One or more years of experience working with the patient population is preferred. Candidates must be eligible for state licensure in an applicable listed discipline. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire through the facility. First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

The posted hourly salary range is $36.00 to $44.00, based on experience. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with match; paid time off, 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; 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 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 for treatment planning.
• Coordinate and plan programs and activities that address 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 maintain 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 educational, process, and 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with match
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, personal days, and extended sick leave
• Holidays and holiday pay
• Training program
• Professional growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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