Social Worker (Per Diem) - Aurora San Diego

To provide quality management and psychotherapeutic services to adult psychiatric patients and their families. To serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the organization and program or unit philosophy of care. To ensure the safety and well-being of each patient.

*Pay Range: $30/hr. to $46/hr.

Work Schedule: Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts psychosocial assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patients and their family members.

• Provides group and family process-oriented therapies as well as conducts educational and other didactic groups for patients and family members using various professional treatment modalities.

• Attends regular treatment team meetings as needed to provide the social work perspective to total interdisciplinary team.

• Coordinates with case managers to impart pertinent information on cases garnered by patient interaction in groups, during PSA’s or individual interactions.

• Conducts 1:1 patient check ins and participates in creation and review of treatment plan updates and goal setting with patient, as needed.

• Reports to community/state agencies any patient issues as required by law for mandated reporting.

• Provides backup service for incoming assessment and referral call.

• Utilizes trauma informed care approach to assist with patient de-escalation and crisis intervention, as needed.

• Provides clinical insight and feedback to Social Services department interns and aids in their development. Supports interns with co-facilitating group therapy sessions.

• Assists Director of Social Services with special assignments, as needed

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent master degree

• BLS (Basic Life Support ) Certification for Healthcare Providers following the American Heart Association guidelines

• Knowledge of acute adult psychological disorders

• Knowledge of acute adolescent psychological disorders

Preferred Education and Experience

• Licensure or working towards Licensure

• Experience in an acute psychiatric healthcare setting

Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Sick Pay

• Employee Appreciation Events

• Employee Discount Opportunities