Social Services Worker

About the Role

The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for the overall functioning and communication within the Social Services Department. This role serves as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, providing, implementing, and assisting with supervision of social service interventions for patients. The Clinical Social Worker collaborates with clinical departments through consultation with medical staff, the Director of Nursing (DON), and nursing staff to support coordinated patient care. This role facilitates resolution of identified patient concerns and ensures services, programming, and psychosocial needs are met with the highest quality of care.

The Clinical Social Worker demonstrates understanding and interpretation of facility policies to ensure compliance and requires strong knowledge of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders. The role involves crisis intervention, case conferences, family communication, and leadership in treatment team meetings. Additional duties include participation in performance improvement initiatives and quality management (QM) activities. The Clinical Social Worker adheres to the highest ethical standards in patient care and rights and facilitates communication with outside agencies to ensure patient needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall functioning and communication within the Social Services Department.
• Serve as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide, implement, and assist with supervision of social service interventions for patients.
• Collaborate with medical staff, the Director of Nursing (DON), and nursing staff to support coordinated patient care.
• Facilitate resolution of identified patient concerns and ensure services, programming, and psychosocial needs are met.
• Demonstrate understanding and interpretation of facility policies to ensure compliance.
• Perform crisis intervention, case conferences, and family communication.
• Lead and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Engage in performance improvement initiatives and quality management (QM) activities.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards in patient care and rights.
• Facilitate communication with outside agencies to ensure patient needs are met.

Working Conditions

Work environment characteristics are representative of those required to successfully perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing duties, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Noise levels may range from moderate to high. The environment may include cleaning chemicals, dust, mist, and steam generated by housekeeping tasks. This is a smoke-free workplace.

The role requires working approximately 75% or more of the time inside a controlled indoor environment. Tuberculosis testing documentation is required during new hire orientation and annually thereafter.

This role involves working in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and potential exposure to psychiatric patients in acute and crisis situations. Exposure Category: Category II – Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods (60–80% of shift).
• Sitting for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Walking and movement throughout the shift.
• Lifting and/or carrying items over 10 pounds.
• Repetitive motion tasks.
• Ability to hear alarms, telephone, and spoken communication.
• Ability to communicate verbally and effectively.
• Visual ability including near/far acuity, depth perception, and color recognition.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.
• Current licensure through the appropriate State Regulatory Board for Social Workers.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Behavioral Health setting as a Social Worker.
• Valid Photo ID.
• Social Security Card and/or Driver’s License.
• Primary source verification of education.
• Copy of clinical license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Behavioral Management Training certification.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency with PC systems.
• Basic knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
• Understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses.

Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Company Match

PRN Employees

• 401(k) with Company Match