Social Work Assistant (Caseworker)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Danville, VA

23h • $58,735 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services supports individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities, including behavioral health facilities, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or substance use disorder needs. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI), a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA. The Social Work Department is seeking a Case Manager whose responsibilities will focus on completing tasks relevant to the State Hospital 30-day LOS (Length of Stay) pilot initiative. This role involves providing a range of casework activities related to a comprehensive needs assessment and discharge planning process for psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting. The Case Manager will coordinate discharge planning needs with the treatment team and Community Service Board (CSB) staff.

Requirements

• Fundamental knowledge of the principles, practices, services and techniques of case management.
• Demonstrated ability and skills to assist in coordinating resources for patients.
• Ability to perform duties at a fast pace with frequent change.
• Ability to interact with other professionals from various disciplines.
• Ability to maintain safety precautions.
• Ability to form a working relationship with patients and families; determine and select services; and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited school of social work with casework/group work experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required and must remain valid and in good standing throughout employment.
• Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in collaboratively working with various community social service and behavioral health agencies.
• Experience as a Case Worker in a psychiatric healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.
• Veterans and people with National Service.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Completing tasks relevant to the State Hospital 30-day LOS (Length of Stay) pilot initiative.
• Providing a range of casework activities related to a comprehensive needs assessment involving each patient’s discharge planning process for psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting.
• Serving as a Case Manager, providing an array of services including Case Management, psychosocial assessments, and social work services on the unit.
• May serve on department and facility committees.
• Coordinating the discharge planning needs of assigned patients with the treatment team and CSB staff.
• Providing thorough documentation in an electronic health record (EHR).

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for those new to State service with a 1-year tenure agreement!
• 13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days and 4+ paid family personal days per year.
• Family Medical Leave, Short- and Long-term disability coverage.
• Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits.
• Group life and optional life insurance, and Flexible Reimbursement accounts.
• Referral Bonuses
• State Employee Discounts and More!

What This Job Offers

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