Psychiatric Social Worker 3

The Psychiatric Social Worker 3 supports the mission of DOC, Health Services Division, and Mental Health Services

• Conduct release planning for incarcerated individuals
• Identify transition needs for incarcerated individuals
• Conduct reentry groups and forums
• Set follow-up medical and behavioral health services
• Attend MD/FRMT meetings
• Input daily OMNI encounters
• Document all contacts with patients
• Respond to kites and other correspondence
• Facilitate Affordable Care Act (ACA) services
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Understand the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) process
• Confirm incarcerated individuals as SSI recipients
• Interact with DSHS Home and Community Services
• Participate in networking and information sharing
• Facilitate successful entry to prison
• Support medical and mental health staff
• Coordinate medical surrogacy when needed

• Must be able to obtain and maintain status as an Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Current and valid WA Social Work license
• Current and valid Driver’s License
• 3 to 4 years of post-graduate experience
• Desired Qualifications: Current, valid Washington State Social Worker license

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Deferred Compensation
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) process
• Expedited Medical Eligibility (EME) services
• Offender Reentry Community Safety (ORCS) services

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Psychiatric Social Worker 3