$10K Sign On - Geriatric Therapist - MSW preferred

Overview

$10K Sign On - Geriatric Therapist - MSW preferred

 

Hourly Rate: $32.03/Hr. - $42.45/Hr.

 

Preferred:

 

*Long term care experience and MSW

*Experience working with older adults 

 

Centerpointe Hospital, a leading behavioral health provider serving the Greater St. Louis region, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Geriatric Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about supporting older adults, advocating for patient needs, and helping families navigate complex medical and psychosocial challenges.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A supportive, mission‑driven team that truly cares

• Opportunities to grow your clinical skills

• A chance to make a real impact in the lives of older adults and their families

• Competitive pay and benefits

If you’re passionate about helping seniors feel seen, supported, and safe, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and join the Centerpointe Hospital community.

 

Benefits offered:

 

• Health made simple: Three UMR medical plans—including a no-deductible Surest PPO with upfront copays—plus dental and vision with 100% preventive care.
• Support for your finances: HSA/FSA options, employer-paid disability, life insurance (1.5x salary), and a 401(k) through Empower to help you plan ahead.
• Care for your wellbeing: Free counseling (CuraLinc), virtual therapy (Talkspace, Teladoc), and programs for maternity, tobacco cessation, and chronic conditions.
• Added peace of mind: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage when you need extra protection.
• Help beyond the workplace: An Employee Assistance Program with free legal, financial, and identity support.
• Perks you’ll appreciate: Tuition support (EdAssist), early pay access (EarnIn), discounts (PerkSpot), and emergency assistance through the Employee Cares Fund.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

• 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required.

· Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required.

 

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

 

 

 

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