Social Worker II - PRN Days

About the Role

Plan, direct, define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post‑traumatic stress disorder, substance use and physical and emotional abuse.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Obtain information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations through patient observation and patient/family interview for 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 with 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; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 field education, internship, or similar practicum.
• Two or more years of experience working with a patient population preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• State licensure as required (e.g., Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW)).
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training provided upon hire).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.