Social Worker - Inpatient
About The Position
Are you a high-functioning social worker, committed to positive patient outcomes, with a Master's degree? Our psychiatric inpatient social services team provides coordination of therapeutic services and support to children, adolescents and adults with mental health and substance abuse issues, promoting symptom reduction and increased coping skills for patients in crisis. We are looking for staff to join the team! Successful candidates will be available to work Monday-Friday, day shift. Our psychiatric inpatient social services team provides coordination of therapeutic services and support to children, adolescents and adults with mental health and substance abuse issues, promoting symptom reduction and increased coping skills for patients in crisis. Social Work Master's degree and fingerprint clearance card required. Successful candidates will be available to work Monday-Friday, day shift. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Requirements
- Social Work Master's degree
- Fingerprint clearance card
Responsibilities
- Conduct social history assessment of the patient through observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient's needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
- Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patient's social and emotional needs.
- Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
- Provides crisis management and family sessions to assist the family in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
- Assist in the development of effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for the patient.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss patient assessment, treatment plan and ongoing discharge plan.
- Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
- Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
- Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
