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Riverside, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Plan direct define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patients with
mental health behavioral health and substance abuse issues.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct social history assessment of the patient through observation and patient/family interview
obtaining information on the patients needs skills interests and limitations for the development and
implementation of the treatment plan.
Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patients 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:
Bachelors degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university including new graduate required (Masters Degree preferred).
One or more years experience working with patient population preferred.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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