Psychiatric Social Worker-SR33-Oregon State Hospital-Salem

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

3d•$95,616 - $133,680•Onsite

About The Position

Oregon Health Authority is hiring a full-time, permanent Psychiatric Social Worker for Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Oregon. The position provides clinical interventions and services in an inpatient psychiatric setting to support patients’ recovery, including comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and discharge planning in collaboration with patients and other involved parties. The hospital offers clinical supervision to employees who hold or will hold a Certified Social Work Associate (CSWA) license as they work toward licensure. Employees with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license are eligible for a 5% license differential, as outlined in the SEIU union contract. This is an in-office role involving daily work with individuals experiencing active symptoms of mental illness who may exhibit significant physical aggression. The hospital’s mission is to provide therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered treatment focused on recovery and community reintegration in a safe environment. The position is one vacancy and is represented by SEIU.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
Current Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license, or 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 a criminal records and driving records check meeting Oregon Health Authority criteria at hire and throughout employment.
Complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating and maintaining a respectful, accepting work environment that supports diversity among team members and the people served.
Clinical knowledge, skills, and abilities working with people with mental illness and substance abuse 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 from a trauma-informed perspective, 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 assigned patients weekly or monthly, monitor progress toward social work interventions, and update treatment care plans as indicated.
Work with the unit Interdisciplinary Team to monitor patients’ need for hospital-level care and readiness to 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 identified in treatment care plans.
Provide discharge and continuity-of-care planning for each patient based on service needs, preferences, and available community resources.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and qualified family members, with a low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
Optional life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
Deferred compensation savings program.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
11 paid holidays.
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.
5% license differential for employees with an LCSW, as outlined in the SEIU union contract.