What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker BSW position at Henry Ford Behavioral Health?
Overview:
Henry Ford Health System is a private non-profit organization offering outpatient treatment in West Bloomfield, that caters to adults and young adults seeking help for substance use disorders. This center offers programs for substance use treatment including anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, matrix model and relapse prevention.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Responsibilities:
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
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.
Why Join
- Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match to support your financial future
- Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills
Henry Ford Health System is a private non-profit organization offering outpatient treatment in West Bloomfield, that caters to adults and young adults seeking help for substance use disorders. This center offers programs for substance use treatment including anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, matrix model and relapse prevention.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
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.
Responsibilities:
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, including new graduate required.
- 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.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
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.