Psychiatric Social Worker - Yaphank Jail

Suffolk County, NY • Yaphank, NY

364d • $54,392 • Remote

About The Position

An employee in this class performs professional psychiatric casework and/or psychotherapy, which can be performed in a mental hygiene outpatient clinic, emergency service team, or other appropriate setting. Knowledge of specialized casework techniques such as individual, group, family, play therapy and case management is required to accomplish the goal of rehabilitation and adjustment of mentally ill and/or chemically dependent persons. The work is concerned primarily with patients having serious mental, emotional and behavior problems and/or chemically dependent persons who therefore present special adjustment problems. The incumbent works closely with psychiatrists, psychologists and other health professionals in treatment planning, but is expected to work with limited supervision, exercising a considerable amount of judgment and initiative, especially in determining the appropriateness of the psychiatric services for applicants at intake. Supervision is received from a professional supervisor through review of case records and reports, and individual and staff conferences. Employees in this class who provide clinical services must be supervised by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Requirements

• Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education must be maintained throughout employment in this title.
• At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of psychiatric social work.
• Thorough knowledge of the functioning of mental hygiene out-patient services.
• Thorough knowledge of the social and psychological aspects of mental disease, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, chemical dependency and of modern treatment methods.
• Good knowledge of community resources and how to use them effectively.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, colleagues, patients' families, physicians and social agencies.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive case work and treatment records.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze information and reach sound conclusions.
• Patience.
• Good judgment.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily in person mental status evaluations to identified incarcerated individuals.
• Provide services of long and short term supportive counseling to incarcerated individuals.
• Provide Crisis Intervention.
• Evaluate incarcerated individuals for possible hospitalization.
• Refer incarcerated individuals for case management.
• Provide Treatment planning, individual and group counseling.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of progress.
• Provide clinical /technical supports to staff members in the unit.
• Refer incarcerated individuals for possible medication management.
• Refer incarcerated individuals to medical or dental, if needed.
• Perform Suicide Watch activities.
• Monitor incarcerated individuals on suicide watch.
• Participate in case conferences and staff meetings to discuss, diagnose and appropriately treat patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees