Social Worker - Part-Time

Acadia Healthcare•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

Plan, direct, define, and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services for patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use, and physical and emotional abuse. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, supporting patients and families, coordinating services and placements, and maintaining patient records. The Social Worker may supervise social work interns and provide guidance to social services or other staff as required. 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.
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.
Observe patients and interview patients and families to gather information about needs, skills, interests, and limitations for treatment planning and implementation.
Provide crisis intervention and help families understand life situations and their implications for lifestyle.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss 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 help coordinate 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 achievable level of social functioning.
Communicate with or assist family members in understanding and supporting patients.
Manage a caseload and maintain accurate, timely 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 complaints when patient needs are not met.
Prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.