Psychiatric Social Worker 3 (PSW3) - WCC

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the critical role of Psychiatric Social Worker 3 (PSW3) for the Washington Corrections Center (WCC) located in Shelton, WA.

• Conduct release planning for incarcerated individuals who have healthcare follow up needs:
• Identify transition needs for incarcerated individuals and assist with identification of community resources as needed.
• Complete Reentry Needs Assessment, healthcare related reentry facilitation, and Health Services Reentry Plan.
• Conduct reentry groups and forums as assigned/appropriate based on setting
• Set follow-up medical and mental health services in the community.
• Contact and coordinate services with other agencies including Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and DSHS Home and Community Services (HCS).
• Coordinate care with the Managed Care Organization (MCO).
• Attend Multidisciplinary Facility Risk Management Team (MDT/FRMT) meetings.
• Participate in case conferences with the primary therapist, psychiatric provider, primary care provider, Reentry/Discharge Nurse and/or pharmacy as needed in preparation for release.
• Provide education about Narcan administration.
• Facilitate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) necessary for immediate support at release.
• Document all contacts with patients per policy.
• Respond to kites and other correspondence.
• Input OMNI encounters.
• Cross coverage for other PSW locations as needed based on caseloads.
• Facilitate Affordable Care Act (ACA), Transitions Outreach ABD Program. (TOAP) /Expedited Medical Eligibility (EME), and/ or Reentry Community Services Program (RCS-P) services prior to release:
• Offer assistance in completion of all documentation needed for the ACA application process.
• Complete the EME application for identified incarcerated individuals (both residential and outpatient), request Behavioral Health Discharge Summary from Psychologist 4 and follow TOAP procedures.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and assist as needed for RCS cases.
• Understand the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) process and communicate resource information.
• Coordinate with DSHS Home and Community Services.
• Participate in networking and information sharing with various community stakeholders.
• Other transition and continuity of care duties as assigned:
• Support medical and mental health staff by coordinating medical surrogacy/legal guardianship when needed.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain status as an Agency Affiliated Counselor** through the Washington State Department of Health or possess a current, valid WA Social Work license.
• Must have a current, valid Driver’s License.
• A master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one to two years of postgraduate experience providing professional case management services, discharge/release planning and/or professional counseling services (i.e. individual/group, crisis intervention, psychoeducational) to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, criminal/violent behavior and/or chemical dependency issues.

• Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made.
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the critical role of Psychiatric Social Worker 3 (PSW3) for the Washington Corrections Center (WCC) located in Shelton, WA.