Acadia Healthcare is hiring: Social Worker I in Battle Creek

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/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited college or university required, Masters level preferred.

• One or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Eligible for state licensure as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), as required by the state in which the facility is operating.

• 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.

certification required (training available upon hire)

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Social Work

Preferred

• Masters or better in Social Work

Equal Opportunity Employer

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