Social Worker (Per Diem)

To provide quality management and psychotherapeutic services to adult psychiatric patients and their families. To serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the organization and program or unit philosophy of care. To ensure the safety and well-being of each patient.

Pay Range: $30/hr. to $46/hr.

Work Schedule: Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Conducts psychosocial assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patients and their family members.

Provides group and family process-oriented therapies as well as conducts educational and other didactic groups for patients and family members using various professional treatment modalities.

Attends regular treatment team meetings as needed to provide the social work perspective to total interdisciplinary team.

Coordinates with case managers to impart pertinent information on cases garnered by patient interaction in groups, during PSA's or individual interactions.

Conducts 1:1 patient check ins and participates in creation and review of treatment plan updates and goal setting with patient, as needed.

Reports to community/state agencies any patient issues as required by law for mandated reporting.

Provides backup service for incoming assessment and referral call.

Utilizes trauma informed care approach to assist with patient de-escalation and crisis intervention, as needed.

Provides clinical insight and feedback to Social Services department interns and aids in their development. Supports interns with co-facilitating group therapy sessions.

Assists Director of Social Services with special assignments, as needed

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

Master's Degree in Social Work or equivalent master degree

BLS (Basic Life Support ) Certification for Healthcare Providers following the American Heart Association guidelines

Knowledge of acute adult psychological disorders

Knowledge of acute adolescent psychological disorders

Preferred Education and Experience

Licensure or working towards Licensure

Experience in an acute psychiatric healthcare setting

Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Sick Pay

• Employee Appreciation Events

• Employee Discount Opportunities

Qualification

Master's Degree