Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Social Worker I in Riverside, California
Description
We offer a full of benefits ranging from:
Competitive Salary
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays (8 Total)
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
FSA & HSA Plans
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
MANY Employee-centered events throughout the year!
Hourly Pay Range: $32-35 DOE
Pacific Grove Hospital, is a nationally recognized 68 bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment center offering inpatient & outpatient services for psychiatric illnesses, addictions & co-occurring disorders. Our hospital offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Plan, direct, define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patient’s withmental health, behavioral health and substance abuse issues.
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 andimplementation 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 implicationsand complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.• Assist in the development of effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriatelywhile ensuring safety at all times for the patient.• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss patient assessment, treatment planand 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 patientneeds are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a toppriority.
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 (Masters Degree preferred).• One or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Social Work
Preferred
- Masters or better in Social Work
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)