Universal Health Services
Responsibilities
River Vista Behavioral Health is a new 128‑bed facility in the Central Valley. We need a compassionate
Social Worker (MSW)
to deliver therapeutic treatment, conduct biopsychosocial assessments, create individualized treatment plans, provide brief family consultations, and prepare safe discharge plans. The clinician will facilitate therapeutic group‑based interventions, perform crisis interventions, and support patients in achieving optimal emotional health.
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related discipline. Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Experience:
Minimum of one year in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; strong clinical assessment skills required.
Additional Requirements:
CPR certification and completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. CPI training obtainable during new hire orientation.
Professional Competencies
Demonstrate a professional attitude and support facility business objectives through internal and external communications.
Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries and follow established procedures.
Performance Expectations
Respond to social work service requests in a timely manner.
Role model healthy communication and uphold patient rights and confidentiality.
Contribute to facility‑wide activities, performance improvement projects, and professional development.
Assist in orienting new colleagues and supervising student interns.
Interventions & Milieu
Use a variety of techniques to resolve patient problems, including verbal de‑escalation and physical intervention protocols.
Document infection control reports and report unsafe conditions.
Encourage patient participation and conduct educational or therapeutic groups.
Assessment & Treatment Planning
Assess psychosocial, educational, developmental and behavioral functioning, documenting updates and consulting with families.
Develop and update interdisciplinary treatment plans with specific measurable goals and interventions.
Collaborate with patients, families and the treatment team on plan goals and participation documentation.
Teaching & Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Provide educational resources to patients and families; evaluate teaching effectiveness.
Knowledge of crisis intervention, individual and group therapy techniques, and therapeutic treatment planning.
Strong clinical assessment, organizational, oral and written communication skills, and adherence to safety policies.
Ability to work independently, adapt to various age groups, and exercise sound judgment in emergencies.
Additional Standards
Adhere to facility policies, attend mandatory in‑services, and support quality improvement goals.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and fully support recruitment and selection without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Social Worker (MSW)
to deliver therapeutic treatment, conduct biopsychosocial assessments, create individualized treatment plans, provide brief family consultations, and prepare safe discharge plans. The clinician will facilitate therapeutic group‑based interventions, perform crisis interventions, and support patients in achieving optimal emotional health.
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related discipline. Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Experience:
Minimum of one year in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; strong clinical assessment skills required.
Additional Requirements:
CPR certification and completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. CPI training obtainable during new hire orientation.
Professional Competencies
Demonstrate a professional attitude and support facility business objectives through internal and external communications.
Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries and follow established procedures.
Performance Expectations
Respond to social work service requests in a timely manner.
Role model healthy communication and uphold patient rights and confidentiality.
Contribute to facility‑wide activities, performance improvement projects, and professional development.
Assist in orienting new colleagues and supervising student interns.
Interventions & Milieu
Use a variety of techniques to resolve patient problems, including verbal de‑escalation and physical intervention protocols.
Document infection control reports and report unsafe conditions.
Encourage patient participation and conduct educational or therapeutic groups.
Assessment & Treatment Planning
Assess psychosocial, educational, developmental and behavioral functioning, documenting updates and consulting with families.
Develop and update interdisciplinary treatment plans with specific measurable goals and interventions.
Collaborate with patients, families and the treatment team on plan goals and participation documentation.
Teaching & Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Provide educational resources to patients and families; evaluate teaching effectiveness.
Knowledge of crisis intervention, individual and group therapy techniques, and therapeutic treatment planning.
Strong clinical assessment, organizational, oral and written communication skills, and adherence to safety policies.
Ability to work independently, adapt to various age groups, and exercise sound judgment in emergencies.
Additional Standards
Adhere to facility policies, attend mandatory in‑services, and support quality improvement goals.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and fully support recruitment and selection without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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