Social Worker - Part-Time

Maple Heights Behavioral Health•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Social Worker plans, directs, defines, and coordinates 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 conducts psychosocial assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, provides crisis intervention, and coordinates care and discharge planning with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. The Social Worker manages a caseload and patient documentation, facilitates education and support groups, conducts intakes, assists with placements, and supports patients’ recovery and social functioning. The role may also supervise social work interns and provide guidance to social services or other staff. A positive, empathetic, and professional approach is expected, with patient safety treated as a priority.

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 by the state in which the facility operates; this may include LMSW, LCSW, or LSW licensure.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop effective treatment plans while ensuring patient safety.
Observe patients and interview patients and families to identify needs, skills, interests, and limitations for 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 in coordinating 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 level of social functioning.
Communicate with or assist family members in understanding and supporting patients.
Manage a caseload and maintain accurate, timely patient chart documentation that complies with facility and accreditation standards.
Supervise social work interns completing field placement, 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 complaints when patient needs are not met.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.