Social Worker II - Psych Acute
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Huntington Beach Hospital as a Social Worker II – Psych Acute (Full-Time, Days) in Huntington Beach, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client throughout the patient’s stay.
Requirements
- Minimum one (1) year Inpatient or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience.
- Experience working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.
-, death and dying, maternal and childcare, unhoused population, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $26.50 - $40.53/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Huntington Beach Hospital in Huntington Beach, California, United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Huntington Beach Hospital is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $40000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Huntington Beach, California.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Counseling, Case management, Milieu management, Psychosocial assessments, Treatment planning, Discharge planning, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The social worker provides emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients and families across various demographics. They are responsible for managing cases, conducting psychosocial assessments, and coordinating discharge planning within an interdisciplinary team.
Benefits package: Paid Time Off, 401K Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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