Acadia Healthcare
Inpatient Adolescent Social Worker
Acadia Healthcare, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46804
Job Purpose
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. This position is 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotations. Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial assessment of patients 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 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. Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs as required. Develop and execute clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals, as required. 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. Supervise social work interns completing field placement, as required. Provide direction and guidance to social services staff or other staff members, as required. Lead the program/unit and coordinate the activities of other clinical or direct patient care staff, providing direction and clinical guidance, as required. 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. Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university. Three or more years’ related experience working with a comparative patient population. Supervisory experience preferred if position is responsible for supervising staff. Licenses / Designations / Certifications
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), LMHC, LMHCA, LMFT. 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. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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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. This position is 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotations. Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial assessment of patients 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 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. Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs as required. Develop and execute clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals, as required. 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. Supervise social work interns completing field placement, as required. Provide direction and guidance to social services staff or other staff members, as required. Lead the program/unit and coordinate the activities of other clinical or direct patient care staff, providing direction and clinical guidance, as required. 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. Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university. Three or more years’ related experience working with a comparative patient population. Supervisory experience preferred if position is responsible for supervising staff. Licenses / Designations / Certifications
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), LMHC, LMHCA, LMFT. 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. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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