What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker III position at Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.?
- Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Through patient 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.
- 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 meeting 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.
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