Social Worker II

Overview Social Worker

• Coachella Valley Behavioral Health Shift:

  Days / Tuesday
• Saturday OR Sunday
• Thursday Coachella Valley Behavioral Health offers highly effective treatment that can help you build a strong foundation for healing.

In our inpatient treatment program, we provide intensive services that can help you learn to manage symptoms and achieve a better quality of life. Individualized care is a fundamental feature of our programming. For this reason, your care is tailored to meet your needs and support you in achieving your short

• and long-term wellness goals.

Why Join Us? 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 Stock-based awards, giving you a stake in Acadia's success Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills Career mobility within Acadia's nationwide network of 250+ facilities Compensation range: $34

• 39 Depending upon experience and licensure $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

!! Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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. May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs. 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. May 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. 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 from an accredited college or university or a new graduate of accredited master's degree social work program with successful completion of social work field education, internship or similar practicum through master's degree program required. Two or more years' experience working with patient population preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

State licensure, as required by the state in which the facility operates; which could include: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW) 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. 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. CVBH #LI-CV