Social Worker

Henry Ford Behavioral Health • West Bloomfield, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW, LSW)
Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital – West Bloomfield, MI
Acadia Healthcare, in partnership with Henry Ford Health System, is proud to introduce Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital, a newly constructed, state-of-the-art, two-story, 180+bed behavioral health hospital designed to meet the growing need for psychiatric services in the Greater Detroit Metro area.
Located on the campus of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, this facility expands access to high-quality behavioral health care across Southeast Michigan. Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital serves adolescents, adults, and seniors, offering comprehensive inpatient treatment in a modern, supportive environment.
We are currently seeking a Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW, or LSW) to join our multidisciplinary care team.
Position Overview
The Social Worker plays a vital role in patient care by planning, coordinating, and delivering individualized and group therapeutic services. This position supports patients experiencing behavioral health challenges, psychiatric disorders, trauma-related conditions, substance use disorders, and histories of physical or emotional abuse.
Why Join Henry Ford Behavioral Health & Acadia Healthcare?
Competitive compensation with industry-leading annual performance-based bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match to support your long-term financial goals
Stock-based awards, allowing you to share in Acadia’s success
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
Professional development and leadership training to support your growth
Career mobility across Acadia Healthcare’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities
Join a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference—and where you can grow your career while helping others heal.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a new graduate of accredited master's degree social work program with successful completion of social work field education, internship or similar practicum through master's degree program required.
• Two or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
• State licensure, as required by the state in which the facility operates; which could include: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with industry-leading annual performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match to support your long-term financial goals
• Stock-based awards, allowing you to share in Acadia’s success
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Professional development and leadership training to support your growth
• Career mobility across Acadia Healthcare’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees