Inpatient Social Worker
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Sonora Behavioral Health as a Inpatient Social Worker – Behavioral Health in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patient’s 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.
Requirements
- EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, including new graduate required.
- One or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Sonora Behavioral Health as a Inpatient Social Worker – Behavioral Health.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Sonora Behavioral Health 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social history assessment, Crisis management, Treatment planning, Case management, Documentation, Group facilitation, Family counseling, Crisis stabilization. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Conduct social history assessments and develop treatment plans to support patient recovery and crisis stabilization. Facilitate group sessions and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to manage patient care and discharge planning.
Benefits package: Competitive Compensation with Annual Performance-Based Bonus, Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Stock-Based Awards, Generous Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays, Professional Development & Leadership Training, Career Mobility within Nationwide Network. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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