Social Worker II

The schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday 800am-430pm.

We offer a full of benefits ranging from:

Competitive Salary
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays (8 Total)
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
FSA & HSA Plans
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Hourly Range: $36-$38 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 II 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:

• State licensure, as required by the state in which the facility operates; which could include: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW)


• 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.


• Two or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.