Job Description:

Full-time Psychiatric Social Worker is needed at Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Community Mental Hygiene.

Job Duties:

· Reviews referrals to the Adult Single Point of Access Unit (ASPOA) to approve eligibility for Assertive Community Treatment and Assisted Outpatient Treatment;

· Approves the screen-out of any client deemed ineligible for Adult SPOA services

· Refers clients whose needs cannot be met by the program to an appropriate agency equipped to address client needs; Refers patients to any available resources

· As part of a multi-disciplinary team, which includes an AOT Psychiatrist, Licensed clinical Social workers other professionals such as attorneys, and hospital staff; attends and participates in the AOT Clinical Review Panel

· Participates in case conferences to discuss high-risk/ high-need or challenging client cases

· Participates in Staff meetings to discuss office and management issues within the Adult SPOA ;

· Provides clinical supervision and guidance to line staff

· Reviews the AOT Weekly Monitoring Reports and Significant Event Reports and directs staff to follow-up on any outstanding issues.

· Assist with coordination of AOT Removal Order request from treatment teams

· Assist with development of AOT Treatment Plans

· Attend planning and policy meetings set forth by NYS Department of Health and Office of Mental Health.

· Management and triage of the Assertive Community Treatment Team Waiting List.

· Coordination and Tracking of Mandatory departmental Staff Trainings.

· Perform all other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Social Work and certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Essential knowledge, skills and abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of psychiatric social work; thorough knowledge of the functioning of mental hygiene out-patient services; thorough knowledge of the social and psychological aspects of mental disease, developmental disabilities, chemical dependency and of modern treatment methods; good knowledge of community resources and how to use them effectively; ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, colleagues, patients' families, physicians and social agencies; ability to prepare comprehensive case work and treatment records; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to analyze information and reach sound conclusions; patience; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $53,061.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Psychiatric Social Worker or study in a psychiatric setting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certification of LMSW or LCSW (Required)

Work Location: In person