Vital Records and Clinical Social Work Floater

DHRM•Petersburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027. CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use. Central State Hospital is recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Vital Records & Clinical Social Work Floater who is committed to providing person-centered, recovery-oriented services to individuals with serious mental illness. This position plays a vital role in developing, implementing, and coordinating individualized treatment and discharge plans; facilitating therapeutic interventions and psychosocial rehabilitation groups; providing supportive counseling and education to patients and families; and collaborating closely with Community Services Boards (CSBs), interdisciplinary treatment teams, and patient support networks. The successful candidate will maintain timely, clinically sound documentation, assist patients in obtaining benefits, vital records, and other essential discharge resources, and actively participate in ongoing professional development while supporting the hospital's mission, values, and commitment to high-quality behavioral healthcare.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
Experience assisting patients with acquiring vital records such as DMV IDs, birth certificates, and social security cards, case management, discharge planning, treatment planning, and completing Social Work assessments.
Experience with individual, group and family therapy.
A valid Driver’s License is required for this position and must have the ability to provide transportation in a state vehicle as requested.
Knowledge of vital records systems such as Social Security, Birth Certificates, and DMV State IDs.
Knowledge and demonstrated ability to provide case management and coordinate resources for patients.
Knowledge and demonstrated ability of advanced assessment skills.
Ability and skills in providing individual and group educational/supportive/insight counseling as well as family therapy.
Ability to interview and gather pertinent information from patients and family.
Ability to individually and in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams, develop goals and implement treatment plans according to patient needs and problems.
Knowledge, skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to interact with other professionals as a contributing team member.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of forensic mental health is desirable.
Prior inpatient social work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing, implementing, and coordinating individualized treatment and discharge plans
Facilitating therapeutic interventions and psychosocial rehabilitation groups
Providing supportive counseling and education to patients and families
Collaborating closely with Community Services Boards (CSBs), interdisciplinary treatment teams, and patient support networks
Maintaining timely, clinically sound documentation
Assisting patients in obtaining benefits, vital records, and other essential discharge resources
Actively participating in ongoing professional development