Social Worker III - Full Time

Acadia Healthcare•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

San Jose Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time, onsite Social Worker III for a 40-hour day schedule. The position plans, directs, defines, and coordinates individualized and group therapeutic support and services for patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use, and physical and emotional abuse. The role promotes recovery, symptom reduction, patient safety, and the highest possible level of social functioning. The stated compensation range is $46.00–$54.00 per hour, based on experience. The Social Worker III conducts psychosocial assessments and develops treatment plans, provides crisis intervention, coordinates patient services and discharge planning, and communicates with patients and families. The position participates in multidisciplinary treatment teams, facilitates groups and referrals, manages a caseload and patient documentation, and may supervise social work interns or guide other staff as required. A master's degree in Social Work, at least three years of related experience with a comparative patient population, applicable state licensure, and CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required. Training for the certifications is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles and maintain patient safety.
Gather information about patients' needs, skills, interests, and limitations through observation and patient and family interviews.
Provide crisis intervention and help families understand the implications and complexities of life situations and their effects on lifestyle.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing discharge planning.
Identify, assess, and coordinate patient cases and anticipate needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home or community services.
Facilitate education, process, and support groups and provide referrals as requested.
Conduct intakes and coordinate placements within facility programs as required.
Develop and carry out clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals as required.
Promote recovery, symptom reduction, and the highest possible level of social functioning.
Communicate with or assist family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
Manage a caseload and maintain accurate, timely patient chart documentation in compliance with 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 unmet patient needs, and work to resolve complaints.
Prioritize patient safety and perform other functions and tasks as assigned.