Psychiatric Services Specialist

State of Indiana•Richmond, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Services Specialist serves as a social worker and/or case manager at Richmond State Hospital, a public behavioral health facility operated by the State of Indiana. The role supports adult patients receiving psychiatric and co-occurring treatment through assessment, admission, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, case management, and discharge coordination. The specialist works with patients, families and caregivers, a multidisciplinary clinical team, and external agencies and representatives. The position is exempt from overtime compensation; additional hours may be required to complete essential or assigned work.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of social work and recovery principles and practices.
Specialized knowledge of case management, assessment, and continuum of care.
Practical knowledge of community social service agencies and the ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with them.
Working knowledge of other treatment disciplines, including rehabilitation therapy, psychology, dietetics, and nursing, and the ability to integrate this knowledge into discharge planning.
Working knowledge of causes, symptoms, and limitations of various mental disabilities.
Obtain and maintain CPR and Bridge Building certifications and demonstrate the ability to perform the techniques.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a human-service-related field, such as social work, sociology, psychology, human services, or criminal justice, along with experience in the mental health field.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive mental health and biopsychosocial assessments, clinical interviews, and pre-admission evaluations.
Conduct new-patient admissions, complete admission notes and required releases and documents, and inform patients of their rights.
Gather information to determine patient needs and establish initial treatment plans.
Plan, implement, and monitor therapeutic techniques and interventions suited to patients' development and treatment needs.
Coordinate Monthly Treatment Plan Updates, including scheduling meetings, facilitating multidisciplinary discussions, and updating goals, interventions, and progress validations.
Provide therapeutic group interventions, document participation, and help refer patients to appropriate groups.
Participate in daily morning huddles with the multidisciplinary team to discuss patient status.
Maintain a therapeutic alliance with patients and their families or caregivers.
Help patients develop community living skills and obtain needed items, including clothing and canteen funds.
Manage patient logistics, including approved phone and visitor lists, mail, and Leave of Absence paperwork for appointments or passes.
Assist with applications for SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, PASSR, and legal identification or documents.
Document interactions with patients and external stakeholders in the Electronic Medical Record and complete progress notes at required intervals.
Consult and serve as a liaison between the clinical team and external parties, including social service agencies, gatekeepers, and guardians.
Prepare and execute discharge plans in collaboration with mental health centers, families, and representatives.
Place patients on discharge or transfer waitlists and complete related pre-discharge and discharge paperwork.
Provide updates on complex patient discharges for review by the complex discharge committee.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with biweekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies, including paid New Parent Leave and paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.