Social Worker Supervisor

Acadia Healthcare•New Baltimore, MI

About The Position

Harbor Oaks Hospital is seeking a full-time Social Worker Supervisor to provide 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 hospital provides mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. The role includes clinical and supervisory responsibilities, patient and family support, treatment planning, and coordination of care. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends.

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; examples 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 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.
Provide crisis intervention and help families understand challenging life situations and their effects on lifestyle.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and discharge planning.
Identify, assess, and coordinate patient cases, anticipating 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 execute 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 and help them understand and support the patient.
Manage a caseload and maintain accurate, timely patient chart documentation in accordance 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.
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.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.