Social Worker (FT - LCSW)
About The Position
Acadia Healthcare and Tufts Medicine have partnered to create the Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, a 144-bed facility in Malden, Massachusetts, slated to open in early 2026. 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 assessing patients’ psychosocial needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, providing crisis intervention, participating in multidisciplinary treatment planning and discharge planning, coordinating services and referrals, promoting recovery and social functioning, and maintaining accurate patient documentation. Social Workers are expected to prioritize patient safety and demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward patients and customers.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, or new graduate of an accredited master’s degree social work program with successful completion of social work field education, internship or similar practicum through the master’s program.
- State licensure as required where the facility operates; this may include Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Social Worker (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, which may be required based on state or facility.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop effective treatment plans using appropriate therapeutic principles while ensuring patient safety.
- Observe patients and interview patients and families to gather information about needs, skills, interests and limitations for treatment planning.
- Provide crisis intervention and help families understand the implications and complexities of life situations and their impacts 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 and support groups, and make referrals as requested.
- Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs, as needed.
- Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the highest 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 complies with facility and accreditation standards.
- Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
