Social Worker - $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Acadia Healthcare•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 includes assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, care coordination, group facilitation, discharge planning, and documentation, with patient safety and recovery as priorities. The Social Worker works with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams, and facility staff to support patients’ social functioning and address needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home or community services. The role may also include supervising social work interns and guiding social services or other staff. Other functions and tasks may be assigned.

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.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles and ensure patient safety.
Observe patients and interview patients and families to understand 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 effects on lifestyle.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, 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 with 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 possible 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 meets 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 complaints when patient needs are not met.
Prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.