DSHS ESH Psychiatric Social Worker 3

Benefits, Questions, Description

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and maintain accurate documentation per hospital and departmental guidelines.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment (IDT) team on treatment planning, problem-solving, and discharge planning.
• Serve as the primary contact for families, Behavioral Health Organizations, liaisons, and community providers to share information, coordinate care, and address barriers.
• Facilitate patient meetings and therapeutic groups as part of the hospital’s active treatment program.
• Arrange and coordinate referrals and resources to ensure housing, financial, and aftercare needs are met prior to discharge.
• Prepare reports, complete court-related requirements, and provide testimony when requested.
• Represent the social work department on committees, provide backup coverage for colleagues, and complete mandatory trainings.

• A Master's degree from approved school of social work.
• Two years of experience in counseling mentally or emotionally disturbed individuals.

• Benefits
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Social Security
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Additional Leave

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