Psychiatric Social Worker 3 - WR39 - WSP

State of Washington•Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Penitentiary is seeking a Psychiatric Social Worker 3 (PSW3) to provide medical, behavioral health, and substance use disorder transition planning services. This role supports the Department's mission to improve public safety by assessing the transition needs of incarcerated individuals preparing for release, coordinating and advocating for necessary services, providing resources, and developing Continuity of Care Plans. These plans assist patients with significant physical and/or mental disorders in their transition back to the community. The PSW services are guided by the DOC agency core values of integrity, trust, respect, and inclusivity. Continuity of Care aims to help patients succeed, reduce recidivism, and contribute to prison and community safety, aligning with the DOC's commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Respect. This position, in collaboration with the facility Health Services reentry team, focuses on the Department's Strategic Goal of Continuity of Care Planning for Health Services patients. Application assessment is ongoing, and the hiring authority may offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. Early applications are advantageous. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain status as a Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor through the Washington State Department of Health or possess a current, valid WA Social Work license.
SW licensure/credential must be maintained in good standing at all times.
Each SW is responsible for adhering to the legal, educational, and ethical requirements for maintaining their professional credentials.
Work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the IS Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one to two years of post-graduate 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.
Licensed Social Worker (independent or associate) in good standing at all times, OR Master of Social Work, from a program whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the ability to obtain/maintain status of a LAAC, OR Bachelor of Social Work, with a masters in a closely related field, and the ability to obtain/maintain status as a LAAC.
Current valid Washington State social worker license.
3 to 4 years’ 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 health illness criminal violent behavior and chemical dependency issues.

Responsibilities

Conduct release planning for incarcerated individuals requiring follow-up medical and mental health care.
Collaborate with classification staff, medical providers, and mental health therapists to identify transitional needs and community resources.
Complete Reentry Needs Assessments, healthcare-related reentry facilitation, and Health Services Reentry Plans for eligible patients.
Conduct reentry groups and forums in outpatient and residential settings to facilitate successful transitions.
Arrange follow-up medical and mental health services in the community as needed for patient transition.
Assist staff in coordinating services with agencies like the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and DSHS Home and Community Services (HCS).
Coordinate care with Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) regarding the healthcare needs of releasing individuals.
Attend Multidisciplinary Facility Risk Management Team (MDT/FRMT) meetings related to release planning.
Participate in case conferences with treatment providers and healthcare staff in preparation for release.
Coordinate Extraordinary Medical Placement (EMP) referrals and provide continuity of care planning if approved.
Educate identified individuals on Narcan administration prior to release and coordinate with the Reentry Care Navigator.
Facilitate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for immediate support upon release.
Document all patient contacts according to policy via Health Services reentry forms.
Respond to correspondence requests related to release planning within five business days.
Input daily OMNI encounters for all face-to-face meetings and document all release planning tasks in OMNI and OMNI-HS.
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.
Meet with incarcerated individuals prior to release to assist with ACA application documentation.
Complete EME applications for identified offenders and request Behavioral Health Discharge Summaries.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings for RCS cases.
Understand the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) process and communicate resource information.
Coordinate with DSHS Home and Community Services, including setting up on-site visits.
Participate in networking and information sharing with community stakeholders.
Perform other transition and continuity of care duties as assigned.
Support medical and mental health staff by coordinating medical surrogacy/legal guardianship when needed.
Facilitate DCR evaluations.
Participate in Coordinate Quality Improvement Process (CQIP) as assigned.
Work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances, lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.