Social Worker IV - Full Time

Acadia Healthcare • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

San Jose Behavioral Health seeks a Social Worker IV 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 and emotional abuse. The role is onsite and follows a 40-hour full-time day schedule. The stated hourly compensation range is $46.00 to $65.00, based on experience.

The Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, provides crisis intervention, and collaborates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. The position also coordinates patient cases and services, facilitates groups and education, supports recovery and social functioning, maintains patient records, and may provide clinical guidance, staff direction, and supervision of social work interns.

San Jose Behavioral Health offers full-time employees medical, dental, and vision insurance; an Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with match; paid time off that includes vacation, sick, personal, and extended sick leave, as well as holidays and holiday pay; training; and professional growth opportunities.

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 for the facility's state; possible credentials include Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience is preferred if the position is responsible for supervising staff.
• First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop effective treatment plans while ensuring patient safety.
• Gather information about patients’ needs, skills, interests, and limitations through observation and patient and family interviews to inform treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and help families understand life situations and their impact on lifestyle.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings concerning 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 help 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 that complies with facility and accreditation standards.
• Supervise social work interns completing field placements, as required.
• Provide direction and guidance to social services or other staff members, as required.
• Lead the program or unit and coordinate other clinical or direct patient care staff, providing direction and clinical guidance as required.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
• Prioritize patient safety and perform other assigned functions and tasks.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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