SRT Social Worker

Social Worker – Short Term Residential (SRT)

Position Summary
South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our Short Term Residential (SRT) program. This position provides assessment, discharge planning, case management, and community linkage services for adults receiving residential behavioral health treatment. The Social Worker collaborates with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support stabilization, recovery, and successful transition back into the community.

About Us
South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral healthcare provider serving Southeast Palm Beach County. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health services to individuals and families in our community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with chronically mentally ill, dually diagnosed, or emotionally disturbed adults
• Strong clinical assessment and case management skills
• Working knowledge of behavioral health documentation and treatment planning
• Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of experience working with chronically mentally ill, dually diagnosed, or emotionally disturbed adults
• Experience in residential, inpatient, or behavioral health treatment settings
• Knowledge of community resources, housing services, and discharge planning processes

Duties and Responsibilities
Client Care & Treatment Planning

• Evaluate client and family needs and identify appropriate services and supports
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Assist in developing and coordinating individualized treatment goals
• Conduct weekly discussion groups and therapeutic support activities for clients
• Support clients throughout the residential treatment process

Discharge Planning & Community Linkage

• Develop comprehensive discharge plans and recommendations
• Link clients with appropriate community resources and support services
• Coordinate discharge planning with nursing, medical providers, and residential staff
• Develop discharge goals and document progress toward successful community transition

Documentation & Record Keeping

• Develop comprehensive discharge plans and recommendations
• Link clients with appropriate community resources and support services
• Coordinate discharge planning with nursing, medical providers, and residential staff
• Develop discharge goals and document progress toward successful community transition

Training & Professional Development

• Develop comprehensive discharge plans and recommendations
• Link clients with appropriate community resources and support services
• Coordinate discharge planning with nursing, medical providers, and residential staff
• Develop discharge goals and document progress toward successful community transition

Additional Duties

• Develop comprehensive discharge plans and recommendations
• Link clients with appropriate community resources and support services
• Coordinate discharge planning with nursing, medical providers, and residential staff
• Develop discharge goals and document progress toward successful community transition

Core Competencies

• Develop comprehensive discharge plans and recommendations
• Link clients with appropriate community resources and support services
• Coordinate discharge planning with nursing, medical providers, and residential staff
• Develop discharge goals and document progress toward successful community transition

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and interaction with clients
• Ability to transport clients when necessary
• Use of computers and standard office equipment throughout the workday

Working Conditions

• Residential behavioral health treatment environment
• Frequent interaction with adults experiencing mental health challenges
• Required travel and transportation responsibilities as needed
• OSHA Classification I

Performance Standards
Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Residential behavioral health treatment environment
• Frequent interaction with adults experiencing mental health challenges
• Required travel and transportation responsibilities as needed
• OSHA Classification I

Schedule & Work Details
Full-Time Position
Schedule: (hours may vary based on organizational needs)
Location: In-person (Delray Beach, FL)

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary benefit options
• 401(k) with employer match

Additional Information
Background check required
Drug-free workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE

Apply now.

Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.

We are a drug free employer.

South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.