Social Worker III PRN

Acadia Healthcare Inc.•Alexandria, LA

61d

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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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. Majority of time is spent delivering direct clinical services as needed. May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs. May 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 May facilitate education, support groups and referrals as requested. May provide direction and guidance to other staff members or may supervise social work interns completing field placement. OTHER FUNCTIONS: 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).
Must be available to work as needed M-F from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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.
Majority of time is spent delivering direct clinical services as needed.
May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.
May 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
May facilitate education, support groups and referrals as requested.
May provide direction and guidance to other staff members or may supervise social work interns completing field placement.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.