Social Worker III - Full Time

San Jose Behavioral Health • San Jose, CA

3d • $46 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

San Jose Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Social Worker III to plan, direct, define, and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services for patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use, and physical or emotional abuse. The role is onsite and follows a 40-hour day schedule. The listed hourly compensation range is $46.00 to $54.00, based on experience.

The Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, supports patients and families through crises, and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary treatment team. The role also includes facilitating groups and education, coordinating referrals and placements, maintaining patient records, and supporting recovery and social functioning. As required, the Social Worker may supervise social work interns and provide direction to other staff.

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 where the facility operates; this may include LMSW, LCSW, or LSW.
• CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• 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 to inform treatment planning and implementation.
• Provide crisis intervention and help families understand the implications and complexities of life situations and their impact on lifestyle.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, 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 assist with coordinating 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 family members or 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 unmet patient needs or complaints, with patient safety as a priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and personal days, extended sick leave, and holidays or holiday pay.
• Training program.
• Professional growth opportunities and defined career paths.

What This Job Offers

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