Plan, direct, define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patient’s with mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· 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.

· 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.

· Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure patient records comply with facility and accreditation standards.

· Supervise social work interns completing field placement, as required.

· Provide direction and guidance to social services staff or other staff members, 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.

Job Type: Part-time

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person