DSHS Psychiatric Social Worker
Location: Lakewood, Washington
Description: State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services is at present looking to employ DSHS Psychiatric Social Worker right now, this occupation will be situated in Washington. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions.
Psychiatric Social Worker 3
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Do you want to provide cutting edge servic es to the most vulnerable and clinically challenging individuals in Washington State? Become an integral part of a multidisciplinary team of caring and dedicated professional social work staff.
Western State Hospital (WSH) has an opportunity for a Psychiatric Social Worker to work collaboratively with a multitude of disciplines such as nursing, doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists and community members in the Psychiatric Treatment and Recovery Center (PTRC).
You will perform psychiatric social work, case management, and collaborative work with the legal system including creation of services linkages and discharge planning for our specialized patient population.
Some of what you'll do:
- Work within a multidisciplinary team
- Perform and develop discharge plans
- Act as a liaison between the family, hospital and community in coordinating the discharge planning process
- Advocates on behalf of the patient and works closely with home and community services and Department of Correction
- Educates and counsels patients and their families about psychiatric illnesses, diagnoses and prognoses
- Facilitate evidence based psychotherapy and psycho educational groups
- Complete initial and on going documentation; psychosocial assessments, progress notes and formulation of evidence based treatment plans
- Attend hospital case case consults and participate in legal hearings
- Submit referral for guardianship and assist with durable powers of attorney
- Work closely with the financial department for financial eligibility as it pertains to each patient
What we're looking for:
- Facilitate psycho-educational or therapy based social work group
- Provide individual and group interventions to patients based on their treatment goals
- Work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary treatment team to formulate treatment goals and assess patient progress toward patient recovery and discharge readiness
Who should apply?
Professionals who have a Master's degree in social work and two years of experience in counseling mentally or emotionally disturbed individuals
You must have an Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration
or an independent license is preferred
Degrees must be obtained from an accredited institution
Questions? Please contact Lindsay Taylor at (509) 363-4971 and reference #04771
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a va lid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social & Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its program or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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This occupation will be started on: Sat, 12 May 2018 02:06:27 GMT