Social Worker ($2500 sign on bonus)
About The Position
Social Worker - Coachella Valley Behavioral Health Shift: Days / Tuesday - Saturday OR Sunday - Thursday Coachella Valley Behavioral Health offers highly effective treatment that can help you build a strong foundation for healing. In our inpatient treatment program, we provide intensive services that can help you learn to manage symptoms and achieve a better quality of life. Individualized care is a fundamental feature of our programming. For this reason, your care is tailored to meet your needs and support you in achieving your short- and long-term wellness goals. Why Join Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match to support your financial future Stock-based awards, giving you a stake in Acadia’s success Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills Career mobility within Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilitie Compensation range: $36 - $40
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, including new graduate required.
- One or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
- Eligible for state licensure as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), as required by the state in which the facility is operating.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct social history assessment of the patient through 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.
- Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patient’s social and emotional needs.
- Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
- Provides crisis management and family sessions to assist the family in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
- Assist in the development of effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for the patient.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss patient assessment, treatment plan and ongoing discharge plan.
- Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
- Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
- Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
- 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.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match to support your financial future
- Stock-based awards, giving you a stake in Acadia’s success
- Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills
- Career mobility within Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilitie
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
