Overview :
Seeking a Licensed Social Worker to join our team!
- 5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Pay up to $42.00 / hour (commensurate with experience and education)
- Free Supervision Hours
Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital, located in Battle Creek, Michigan, is a leading provider of acute mental health treatment for adults age 18 and older. Our state-of-the-art, 96-bed inpatient behavioral health facility provides a safe and welcoming atmosphere for patients of all genders to find emotional stabilization and pursue healing.
At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
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 patients 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 Social Worker (LSW), Limited Licensed Master of Social Worker (LLMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).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 individuals characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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