Social Worker

Acadia Healthcare Inc.•New Castle, DE

24d

About The Position

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is located on 11 private acres near the shores of the Delaware River, providing patients with a scenic, safe, and comfortable environment in which to address the behavioral health concerns that have affected their lives. Our team of experienced professionals tailors all treatment to each unique individual through a variety of personalized care elements, which may include group, individual, and family therapies. We are looking for a caring social worker to add to our team. PURPOSE STATEMENT: Plan, direct, define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse and physical and emotional abuse.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a new graduate of accredited master's degree social work program with successful completion of social work field education, internship or similar practicum through master's degree program required.
We are excited to interview new grads!
Limited licensure accepted!
State licensure, as required by the state in which the facility operates; which could include: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
Through patient 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.
Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning.
Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases and anticipate their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home/community services.
Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.
Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
May facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure patient records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
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.