Social Worker III

Acadia Healthcare•New Castle, DE

About The Position

Meadowwood Hospital is seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Social Worker III to provide PRN services in acute behavioral health settings. The role delivers psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and discharge planning to support patient stabilization, safety, and continuity of care. The Social Worker collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment teams and connects patients and families with appropriate care and community resources while addressing mental health and substance use challenges. The position requires compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and ethical social work practices, with a focus on high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
Three or more years of related experience working with a comparable patient population.
State licensure as required by the state where the facility operates; this may include LMSW, LCSW, or LSW.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop effective treatment plans using appropriate therapeutic principles while ensuring patient safety.
Gather information about patients’ needs, skills, interests, and limitations through observation and interviews with patients and families.
Provide crisis intervention and help families understand complex life situations and their effects on lifestyle.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss assessments, treatment plans, and ongoing discharge planning.
Identify, assess, and coordinate patient cases, anticipating needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home or community services.
Facilitate education, process groups, support groups, and referrals as requested.
Conduct intakes and coordinate placements within facility programs as required.
Develop and conduct clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals, as required.
Promote recovery, symptom reduction, and the highest attainable level of social functioning.
Communicate with family members and help them understand and support the patient.
Manage a caseload and maintain accurate, timely patient chart documentation that meets facility and accreditation standards.
Supervise social work interns completing field placements, as required.
Provide direction and guidance to social services staff or other staff members, as required.
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.