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Acadia Healthcare

Operates extensive behavioral health treatment network

Social Worker

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew Baltimore, MI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree is required; the posting specifies a Master's in Social Work from an accredited program and also lists Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related therapeutic field.
  • State licensure as required by the facility's state, which may include Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW); limited licensure is accepted.
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, define, and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services for patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, and physical or emotional abuse.
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles while ensuring patient safety.
  • Observe patients and interview patients and families to obtain information about needs, skills, interests, and limitations for treatment-plan development and implementation.
  • Provide crisis intervention and help families understand the implications and complexities of life situations and their impact on lifestyle.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing discharge planning.
  • Identify, assess, and coordinate patient cases, anticipating needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home or community services.
  • Facilitate education, process groups, and support groups, and provide referrals as requested.
  • Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs as needed.
  • Promote recovery, symptom reduction, and the highest level of social functioning.
  • Communicate with or assist family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
  • Manage a caseload and maintain accurate, timely patient chart documentation that complies with facility and accreditation standards.
  • Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs or complaints, prioritizing patient safety.
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

About the Company

Acadia Healthcare

Operates extensive behavioral health treatment network

Acadia Healthcare runs the largest international network of behavioral health facilities, delivering treatment for mental health and addiction issues. It provides inpatient psychiatric care, substance abuse detox, residential treatment, and outpatient programs, with services including medication-assisted treatment, family therapy, and experiential therapies across multiple care levels. The company stands out through its vast network of 230 locations across 40 states and its partnerships with other health systems via joint ventures with organizations like Fairview Health Services, Orlando Health, and SCL Health. Its goal is to improve access to behavioral health care by expanding its network and partnerships to offer coordinated, end-to-end treatment nationwide.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
2005

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