Social Worker III IOP - Part Time Evenings

About the position

Plan, direct, define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to child/adolescent and/or adults with mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse issues promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increase coping skills and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and update as needed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning.
• Develop effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for patient.
• Deliver direct clinical services as needed.
• Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.
• Assist in developing and executing clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals.
• Communicate or aid family members in understanding, dealing with or supporting the patient.
• Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely files and assure records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
• Facilitate education, support groups and referrals as requested.
• Provide direction and guidance to other staff members or supervise social work interns completing field placement.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Graduate of accredited Master's degree Social Work program with two or more years' related experience working with comparative patient population.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• State licensure, as required by the state in which the facility operates; which could include: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW).