Psychiatric Social Worker 3

Psychiatric Social Worker 3, Full-Time - Non-Permanent, Washington Veterans Home

• Conduct interviews for ongoing assessment and treatment with a focus on the resident's cognitive, mood, psychosocial, and behavioral status.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Monitor, track, and report on resident and family complaints and grievances.
• Complete documentation in a timely fashion and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Perform assessments, one-on-one visits, phone calls, care conferences, and discharge planning.
• Serve as the facility discharge planner, assessing resident readiness for discharge and planning for smooth transition from facility to community.
• Maintain working knowledge and written materials related to community resources.
• Conduct and participate in resident/family groups, facilitate resident care conferences, and provide input on resident status relative to area of expertise.
• Develop behavior plans and maintain behavior monitors when necessary.

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited social work education program.
• Two (2) years of experience in counseling mentally or emotionally disturbed individuals.
• Washington state licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW).
• Must be proficient in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must have: A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing care for individuals with chronic mental health issues, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities in a long-term care of behavioral healthcare setting.
• Advanced practice knowledge in aging, disability, mental illness, Alzheimer's disease, and developmental disabilities.
• Excellent facilitation skills with the ability to focus and direct group discussions.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to weigh options, foresee consequences, and employ sound judgment in managing problems and resources.
• Strong clinical skills and long-term care knowledge, including regulatory requirements.
• Consulting skills - ability to partner with residents, families, and other providers and care team to identify and service resident care needs.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office, to include Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Willingness to champion resident-centered care concept and principles.

• Health insurance
• Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care
• Supplemental Basic Shift Premium
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Dependent care assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Social Security
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Bereavement Leave
• Leave Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Leave Without Pay

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.