PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER 3 (WSH) 11304
Location: Lakewood, Washington
Description: State of Washington is presently looking of PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER 3 (WSH) 11304 right now, this position will be placed in Washington. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Our Vision is:
Safe, healthy individuals, families and! communities
Our Mission is:
Transforming Lives
Our Values are:
Honesty and Integrity * Pursuit of Excellence * Open Communication
Diversity and Inclusion * Commitment to Service
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Western State Hospital is located on 264 acres on the original site of Fort Steilacoom, amid 100 year old stately lined avenues, near the town of Steilacoom and the city of Lakewood. The hospital mission is to promote recovery and well being in partnership with those served. The personal worth and dignity of every individual is highly regarded in an environment where diversity, culture, and individual choice is respected and valued.
Western State Hospital is recruiting for a Psychiatric Social Worker 3 (PSW3), day shift (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)with Saturday and Sunday off. This position is located in the Administration of the Habilitative Mental Health Prog! ram.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment! , please contact the recruiter listed in the "Supplemental Information" section of this publication .
Duties:
The Psychiatric Social Worker 3 (PSW3) provides psychiatric social work services to clients in the Habilitative Mental Health treatment program.The PSW3 serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment tea and provides group and individual therapy. This position serves as the liaison between the hospital and client, family, attorneys, Developmental Disability Administration, RSN;s and other community stakeholders. The incumbent coordinates visitation for family members and significant others as well provides expert testimony at court hearings. The social worker works with clients on discharge planning, provides direct client care and escorts/supervises clients during community placement visits and other transitional discharge related destinations. The PSW3 formulates legal notifications to outside agencies and takes a lead role in creating an! d implementing individualized treatment plans. The incumbent completes psychosocial assessments and progress notes and is responsible for documentation of the discharge and after care plan. The incumbent utilizes current best practices, assists clients to apply for community services and interacts with clients in a caring respectful manner. This position attends and actively participates in a variety of weekly meetings as well as conducts community based client pre-admission screenings.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: A Master's degree in social work from an approved school of social work.
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Two (2) years of experience in counseling mentally or emotionally disturbed individuals.
NOTE: Should an offer of employment be made, the candidate MUST either have or obtain a current Registration as an Agency Affiliated Counselor Credential (or equivalent) with the Washington State Dep! artment of Health prior to the start date of employment.
No! te: A degree in Social Work must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Supplemental Information:
PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RECRUITMENT
You may NOT reapply to this posting for 30 days
Please note that initial screening will be solely based on the completeness of application materials submitted and the contents and completeness of the “work experience†section of your application in NEOGOV. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience†section of the application. The information provided in the work experience section must support your selected responses in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in the work experience and/or education section of the NEOGOV application will disqualify you from consideration for employment in this position. All information will be verified and documentation may be required. All higher education must be accredit! ed and recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) and/or the United States Department of Education (USDE) All job applicants must prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of job offer. Background inquiries of convictions and pending criminal charges shall be completed on applicants prior to appointment in DSHS positions which are directly responsible for the supervision and care or treatment of children, developmentally disabled persons, vulnerable adults, or mentally ill persons. Information obtained from background inquiries will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's character, suitability, and may result in denial of employment. This position is designated as “emergent†under the DSHS Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. In a recognized emergency, any employee in this position may be required to report for duty on short notice, work outside the regular schedule including days off, ! perform duties beyond those normally assigned, and/or report to an alte! rnate work site This is a hospital environment. Employees must comply with health screening requirements by undergoing tuberculosis skin tests and providing documentation of immunity to rubeola (7-day measles) and rubella (German measles) and varicella (Chicken Pox). Immunity may be documented through immunization or serologic immunity. Compliance is a condition of employment.
Criminal background check clearance, which may include fingerprinting, is required of all employees and applicants.
Employees in this classification are included in a union shop. Employees must comply with all health screening requirements.
Employees in these positions may be required to work overtime and/or holidays. Employees in these positions must be able to participate as an active member of the treatment team for patients who have behavioral, social, and/or medical problems and who may exhibit non-compliant behavior.
DSHS has a restricted smoking policy.
Other Information
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at (253) 761-3347. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. If you have any questions about this recruitment, please email: Western State Hospital HR, Anette Dotterer @ anette.dotterer@dshs.wa.gov
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This position starts available on: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:07:58 GMT
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