Acute Social Worker Job at Acadia Healthcare (Chandler)

Job Description

Assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders.

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders
Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan
Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient
Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary
Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard
Maintain a caseload as assigned
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan
May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting
May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed
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

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required
One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required
Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider
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