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Social Worker I

Acadia Healthcare
place Battle Creek, 49014
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
ECT
Families
School
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home

About Job

Description :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.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited college or university required, Masters level preferred.
  • One or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Eligible for state licensure as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), as required by the state in which the facility is operating.
  • 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.
certification required (training available upon hire)Education : Masters
Bachelors

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families

Practice Specifics

Populations

School

Settings

Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home