Social Worker

Social Worker

Job Description:

• Assists clients/families in adjusting to and decreasing symptoms of mental challenges following the treatment plan.
• Provides individual, family, and group counseling to adults and adolescents when needed, especially to clients with substance use problems.
• Conduct weekly groups, leading client sessions utilizing accepted therapy models, group therapy techniques, and basic skills training.
• Interviews families, support persons, and patients to gather pertinent information for assessment completion.
• Acts as a liaison between Cognitive and LCSW as needed.
• Analyzes patient data and prioritizes patient needs accordingly.
• Manages the care of patients during their attendance in the program and the discharge process.
• Updates and/or revises care plans as patient needs or conditions change. Reports significant changes to the Psychiatrist and Supervisor (as needed).
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety, reducing the likelihood of medical/medication/health care errors.
• Collaborates with patients and all involved parties to develop an individualized patient care plan.
• Performs crisis intervention counseling if necessary.
• As a patient advocate, ensures patient’s psychosocial needs are met.
• Maintains patient confidentiality as required per HIPAA guidelines.
• Determines causal relationships between substance addiction, socio-economic factors, and personality traits.
• Works cooperatively with community agencies in the coordination of rehabilitation services for clients.
• Counsels family members of clients to provide emotional support and information.
• Participates in the evaluation of counseling methods and documents client progress in charts.
• Assists in coordinating and synchronizing substance abuse and service plan issues.
• Supports consumers’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness.
• Creates an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our consumers.
• Assists with the Psychiatric Comprehensive Assessment.
• Conducts one-on-one sessions with clients.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Requirements:

• Social Worker must have a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 and up (depending on qualifications)

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25