Social Worker I

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Plan, direct, define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patient’s with
mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct social history assessment of the patient through 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.

• Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patient’s social and emotional needs.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
• Provides crisis management and family sessions to assist the family in understanding the implications

and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.

• Assist in the development of effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately

while ensuring safety at all times for the patient.

• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss patient assessment, treatment plan

and ongoing discharge plan.

• 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.
• 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.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Social Work

Preferred

• Masters or better in Social Work

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)