Psychiatric Social Worker

Suffolk County Government • Hauppauge, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking to fill the position of Psychiatric Social Worker within the Adult Single Point of Access (SPOA) unit in Hauppauge. This role involves reviewing referrals, approving eligibility for services, and referring clients to appropriate agencies. The position is part of a multi-disciplinary team and requires participation in case conferences and staff meetings. The Psychiatric Social Worker will also provide clinical supervision, review reports, and assist with coordination of various treatment-related tasks and trainings. The application process requires candidates to apply through a specific civil service link for an exam.

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 or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
• 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, 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.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience as a psychiatric social worker may be substituted for the above year of study in a psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Reviews referrals to the Adult Single Point of Access Unit (ASPOA) to approve eligibility for Assertive Community Treatment and Assisted Outpatient Treatment.
• Approves the screen-out of any client deemed ineligible for Adult SPOA services.
• Refers clients whose needs cannot be met by the program to an appropriate agency equipped to address client needs.
• Refers patients to any available resources.
• Attends and participates in the AOT Clinical Review Panel as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Participates in case conferences to discuss high-risk/ high-need or challenging client cases.
• Participates in Staff meetings to discuss office and management issues within the Adult SPOA.
• Provides clinical supervision and guidance to line staff.
• Reviews the AOT Weekly Monitoring Reports and Significant Event Reports and directs staff to follow-up on any outstanding issues.
• Assist with coordination of AOT Removal Order request from treatment teams.
• Assist with development of AOT Treatment Plans.
• Attend planning and policy meetings set forth by NYS Department of Health and Office of Mental Health.
• Management and triage of the Assertive Community Treatment Team Waiting List.
• Coordination and Tracking of Mandatory departmental Staff Trainings.
• Perform all other duties 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: Mid Level