Psychiatric Social Worker

Office of Shared Administration • Lewis, WV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Director for the Transitional Living Facility, the Psychiatric Social Worker provides clinical services including admission and discharge functions, assessments, case management, consultation, and implementation of treatment programs and treatment plan assignments. The role also links consumers with community resources to help them meet treatment and community integration goals, and performs related duties as required. Mandatory overtime is an essential function of the position.

Applicants selected for employment must complete chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening and successfully complete a background check. Employees are subject to drug testing for probable cause under bureau and agency policies. The facility is tobacco-free.

The position requires qualifying education in social work or an approved related field, as well as a Social Work License or Temporary Social Work License before employment begins. Applicants must provide a valid eligibility determination from the West Virginia Board of Social Work for a Provisional Social Work License. Experience is not required.

William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital is a 200-bed acute psychiatric care facility in Weston, West Virginia, owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). It serves patients admitted through civil commitment and forensic patients ordered through the judicial system. In collaboration with West Virginia University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, the hospital’s medical and clinical professionals work with patients toward a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work from an accredited college or university; or a bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, or Criminal Justice from an accredited college or university, with documentation of approval; or a bachelor's degree in a related field as determined and approved by the West Virginia Board of Social Work, with documentation of approval.
• Obtain a Social Work License or Temporary Social Work License before beginning employment.
• Provide a valid eligibility determination from the West Virginia Board of Social Work for a Provisional Social Work License.
• No experience required.
• Complete chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening and successfully complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical functions for the Transitional Living Facility under the supervision of its Program Director.
• Perform admission and discharge functions and assessments.
• Provide case management and consultation.
• Implement treatment programs and treatment plan assignments.
• Link consumers with community resources to support treatment and community integration goals.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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