Senior Psychiatric Social Worker

Suffolk County • Hauppauge, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking to fill the position of Senior Psychiatric Social Worker within the Adult Single Point of Access (SPOA) unit in Hauppauge. This role involves conducting Assisted Outpatient (AOT) Removal orders, coordinating with Police and CPEP, monitoring AOT/Enhanced Voluntary Agreement (EVA) caseloads, and providing Kendra’s Law Trainings. The position also requires attending case conferences, conducting AOT/EVA investigations, and participating in various meetings. Additionally, the Senior Psychiatric Social Worker will supervise case management staff, manage staff training completion, attend Kendra hearings, complete AOT petitions, and oversee AOT/EVA Statistical Reports. The salary for this position is $63,919, and the schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• At least one (1) year of which must have been paid supervisory experience in a psychiatric setting
• Certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education
• A valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Psychiatric Social Worker or Psychiatric Social Worker-Alcoholism.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Assisted Outpatient (AOT) Removal orders – coordinate with Police and CPEP
• Monitoring of AOT/Enhanced Voluntary Agreement (EVA) caseload, follow up on clinical concerns as needed/informed by staff
• Provide Kendra’s Law Trainings for Hospitals and outside agencies as needed
• Attend Case Conferences for AOT/EVA clients as needed
• Conduct AOT/EVA investigations
• Attend meetings including, but not limited to: ASPOA staff meeting, quarterly Systems of care meeting, Clinical Review Panel, AOT investigation meeting
• Supervise case management staff
• Manage and oversee staff completion of required trainings, as needed
• Attend Kendra hearings, complete AOT petitions, as needed
• Oversee AOT/EVA Statistical Reports
• 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: Senior