PRN Social Worker

Shift: PRN

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist/Social Worker to provide high-quality psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and case management services for patients and their families. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support recovery, promote social functioning, coordinate community resources, and facilitate group and educational services. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, highly organized, and committed to maintaining accurate documentation while ensuring patient safety, delivering exceptional customer service, and supporting positive treatment outcomes.

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+ facilities

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtain information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests, and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing discharge planning.
• Identify, assess, and coordinate patient cases and anticipate their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home/community services.
• Facilitate education, process groups, support groups, and referrals as requested.
• May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction, and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
• Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
• Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure patient records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
• 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a new graduate of an accredited master's degree social work program with successful completion of social work field education, internship, or similar practicum through master's degree program required.
• Two or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
• State licensure, as required by the state in which the facility operates; which could include: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• 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.