Social Worker - Per Diem

View Behavioral Health LLC Long Beach, California, United States

We are proud to serve as a trusted resource for our community, providing high-quality mental health care with compassion and integrity. Our Long Beach facility currently operates as a 79-bed adult voluntary acute inpatient program, offering private rooms and individualized treatment delivered by a multidisciplinary team. We are dedicated to best practices and person-centered care, supporting each patient's journey toward stability and recovery.

To promote continuity of care beyond inpatient treatment, we also offer Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs tailored to meet each individual's clinical needs. We are also actively expanding our services across Southern California, with our new San Bernardino campus expected to open in early 2026.

Per Diem: Weekdays, Weekends, and Holiday availability

Shift

Hours:

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay Scale: $32-35.50

Social Workers at Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility provide vital psychosocial support to adult patients in an acute behavioral health setting. Working under the supervision of the Director of Social Services and Social Worker Leads, Social Workers are responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, facilitating therapeutic groups, supporting discharge planning, and coordinating care with both internal teams and external agencies such as Adult Protective Services and County Behavioral Health.

This role focuses on direct clinical services without supervisory responsibilities. Social Workers participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and respond to psychiatric crises by providing immediate clinical support and appropriate intervention. Success in this role requires strong clinical judgment, empathy, and the ability to navigate complex patient needs within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment goals in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches tailored to patient needs
• Coordinate discharge planning, including linkage to outpatient services, housing, conservatorship, and community-based supports
• Facilitate crisis interventions and provide clinical support during psychiatric emergencies or emotional distress
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., nursing, medical, admissions) and external agencies (e.g., APS, County Behavioral Health) to support patient care coordination
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings and ensure timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, treatment interventions, and discharge planning activities
• Support compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards through accurate recordkeeping and adherence to clinical protocols
• While primarily assigned to the inpatient unit, may be required to support the Structured Outpatient Services Program (IOP/PHP) based on census fluctuations and departmental needs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Social Services or facility leadership
• Demonstrate understanding and be compliant with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct service experience working with acute behavioral health in an inpatient hospital setting (internship or practicum hours may be considered)
• Knowledge of psychiatric and medical terminology, psychopharmacology, and…