Job detail

Social Worker- FT-$26-$29 an hour $5,000 sign on Bonus

Acadiana Treatment Center

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Quick overview

The role involves conducting social history assessments to develop and implement treatment plans, coordinating programs to meet social and emotional needs, and promoting patient recovery and social functioning. Responsibilities also include providing crisis management, participating in treatment team meetings, and managing patient chart documentation.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a Human Services field, along with one or more years of experience working with the behavioral health patient population. Required credentials include a current Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW), plus current CPR and CPI certifications.

postgraduate degreeEmpathyPatient SafetyComplaint ResolutionCaseload ManagementCrisis ManagementProfessional AttitudeGroup FacilitationPatient Chart DocumentationTreatment Plan DevelopmentFamily SessionsSocial History AssessmentTherapeutic PrinciplesMultidisciplinary Team Meeting

Job description

Essential functions

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.

Other functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.

Experience

One (1) or more years' of experience working with behavioral health patient population.

Licenses/Certifications

Current Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Social Worker (LSW). Current CPR and CPI certifications are required but will be provided upon hire.