Inpatient Therapist/Social Worker - $5K Sign-On Bonus

Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Full-TimeInpatient Therapist/Social Worker sought to join our team at our new and growing Maple Heights Behavioral Health facility! MHBH provides inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) coming soon, for patients who have been struggling with issues such as, anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in a safe and welcoming environment.

 

The Social Worker will be responsible for conducting comprehensive social history assessments, coordinating tailored programs to address patients' social and emotional needs, and promoting recovery while ensuring patient safety. Utilize your expertise to assist families in navigating complex life situations and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to develop effective treatment plans. If you possess empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to patient well-being, we invite you to make a meaningful impact in our community.

 

 

Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 per year

Based on experience

 

*SIGN ON BONUS - $5,000*

Responsibilities

• 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited college or university required.
• Three or more years' related experience working with comparative patient population required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• State licensure, as required by the state in which the facility operates; which could include: LMSW, LCSW, LSW, LMFT, LMFTA, LCACA, LCAC, LMHCA, LMHC.
• 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.

 

 

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME