Social Worker - $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

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 supports recovery, symptom reduction, and the highest possible level of social functioning while prioritizing patient safety. The Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, provides crisis intervention, and coordinates care with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams, facility programs, and community services. The position also manages a caseload and patient documentation, may supervise social work interns, and may provide guidance to social services or other staff. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is noted in the job title.

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; 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 using appropriate therapeutic principles while ensuring patient safety.
Gather information about patients’ needs, skills, interests, and limitations through observation and patient and family interviews.
Provide crisis intervention and help families understand life situations, their complexities, and their effects on lifestyle.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings regarding psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing discharge planning.
Identify and assess patient cases, coordinate services, and anticipate 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 with coordinating 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 achievement of the highest 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 staff or other staff members as required.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints, with patient safety as a priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.