Psychiatric Social Worker-SR33-Oregon State Hospital-Junction City Capmus

State of Oregon • Junction City, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, permanent, SEIU represented Psychiatric Social Work position based in Junction City, Oregon. This is an in-office position working daily with individuals with active symptoms of mental illness who may exhibit significant physical aggression. The role involves providing clinical interventions and services in an in-patient psychiatric setting to support patient recovery, completing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, and collaborating with vested parties on discharge planning. Oregon State Hospital currently provides a 5% license differential for those applicants who have their LCSW as outlined in the SEIU union contract. The Social Work Department can also provide applicants who have or will have the CSWA at the time of hire with clinical supervision as they work towards licensure.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Current Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license, OR Hold a current Certified Social Work Associate (CSWA) license, OR supply verification of application submission to the Oregon Board of Social Worker (OBSW) by date of appointment
• Must have a criminal records and driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
• Clinical knowledge, skills and abilities in working with persons with mental illness and substance abuse disorders who may be involved in both the mental health and legal systems.
• Ability to utilize theoretical frameworks and appropriate evidence-based practices in working with persons with mental illness.
• Knowledge and utilization of the principles and methods of psychiatric recovery.
• Knowledge of discharge planning services and supports.
• Utilize technology based medical records systems, standard suite of MS products; Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., along with any other identified tools to perform standardized care.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing strength-based assessments from a trauma-informed lens, including initial psychosocial assessment and annual updates, and readiness to transition assessments.
• Prepare written social work reports to Risk Review, the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB), and other partner agencies.
• Provide compassionate services with each patient on your caseload on a weekly or monthly basis while monitoring progress towards stated Social Work Interventions and provide updates to the treatment care plan as indicated.
• Work within a unit Interdisciplinary Team to monitor need for hospital level of care and readiness for transition from OSH.
• 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 the treatment care plan.
• Provide discharge and continuity of care planning for each patient based on service needs, preferences, and available resources in the community.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and 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 that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

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