Social Worker: Inpatient Days

Shorewood Behavioral Health • Madison, WI

12d

About The Position

The Inpatient 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 treatment plans, supports patient safety and recovery, and coordinates care and discharge planning with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. The schedule is full time, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, or new graduate of an accredited master’s-level social work program with successful completion of social work field education, an internship, or similar practicum.
• State licensure as required where the facility operates; possible credentials include LMSW, LCSW, or LSW.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience working with the patient population.
• First aid, where required by the 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 patient and family interviews to inform 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 needed.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction, and the highest achievable level of social functioning.
• Communicate with family members or help them understand and support the patient.
• Manage a caseload and maintain accurate, timely patient chart documentation that meets facility and accreditation standards.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with an industry-leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Professional development and leadership training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time