Job Location : Riverside,CA, USA
Description
The schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday 800AM-430PM
We offer a full of benefits ranging from:
Competitive SalaryPaid Time OffPaid Holidays (8 Total)Medical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceFSA & HSA PlansLong-Term & Short-Term DisabilityCompany Paid Life InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Discount Program401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Many employee-centered events throughout the year!
Hourly Range: $31-35 DOE
Pacific Grove Hospital, is a nationally recognized 68 bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment center offering inpatient & outpatient services for psychiatric illnesses, addictions & co-occurring disorders. Our hospital offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.
Social Worker Responsibilities include:
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.
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.
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.
One or more years' experience working with patient population preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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