Coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support for patients with behavioral health and substance abuse disorders. Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage patient caseloads to promote recovery and social functioning.
Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA., is a leader in behavioral healthcare, providing superior healthcare treatment to the people, communities, and military installations we serve.
We are a private inpatient 68 bed acute psychiatric facility with out-patient services, dedicated to the treatment of behavioral health and substance abuse services.
Pacific Grove Hospital is proud to be a part of the Acadia Healthcare family.
We are proud to offer a Competitive salary, Employee Assisance Program, and many learning opportunities.
Hourly pay scale: $36-40 DOE PURPOSE STATEMENT: Plan, direct, define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use and physical and emotional abuse.
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.
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FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Market context
California outpatient social worker roles are often competitive because employers look for a master’s degree, state licensure, and practical experience with crisis response and patient support. This PRN position also calls for CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications, so candidates should confirm those credentials are current before applying. Requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and focus on fit.
