Psychiatric Social Worker-SR33-Oregon State Hospital-Salem

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Oregon Health Authority is hiring a full-time Psychiatric Social Worker at Oregon State Hospital in Salem. The role provides clinical interventions and services in an inpatient psychiatric setting to support patient recovery, conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial and other strength-based assessments, and collaborates with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and community partners on treatment and discharge planning. The position works directly with individuals experiencing active symptoms of mental illness who may exhibit significant physical aggression, in an in-office hospital environment.

The Social Work Department can provide clinical supervision to employees who hold or will hold a Certified Social Work Associate (CSWA) license as they work toward licensure. A 5% license differential is available for applicants with an LCSW, as outlined in the SEIU union contract. The position is permanent, full-time, and SEIU represented. Candidates must meet OHA criminal-records and driving-records check criteria at hire and throughout employment.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Current Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license, current Certified Social Work Associate (CSWA) license, or verification of application submission to the Oregon Board of Social Worker by the date of appointment.
• Pass criminal-records and driving-records checks meeting OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• Submit an up-to-date work history in the applicant profile and attach a current resume and cover letter.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating and maintaining a respectful, inclusive work environment for team members and the people served.
• Clinical knowledge and skills working with people with mental illness and substance use disorders who may be involved in mental health and legal systems.
• Ability to use theoretical frameworks and appropriate evidence-based practices when working with people with mental illness.
• Knowledge and use of psychiatric recovery principles and methods.
• Knowledge of discharge planning services and supports.
• Ability to use technology-based medical records systems and standard Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as other identified tools for standardized care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing strength-based assessments, including initial psychosocial assessments, annual updates, and readiness-to-transition assessments.
• Prepare written social work reports for Risk Review, the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB), and other partner agencies.
• Provide compassionate services to patients on the caseload weekly or monthly, monitor progress toward social work interventions, and update treatment care plans as indicated.
• Work with the unit interdisciplinary team to monitor the need for hospital-level care and readiness for transition from Oregon State Hospital.
• Prepare for and participate in court hearings, and testify as requested.
• Conduct recovery-oriented and skill-building groups based on patients’ clinical needs as defined in treatment care plans.
• Provide discharge and continuity-of-care planning for each patient based on service needs, preferences, and community resources.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and qualified family members, with low monthly out-of-pocket costs.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• 11 paid holidays and 3 personal business days.
• 8 hours of monthly sick leave.
• Vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training opportunities to support career growth with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level