PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER 3-CBCC

Description

Psychiatric Social Worker 3 Clallam Bay Corrections Center

Clallam Bay, WA

Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm (0800-1630) Monday-Friday

Monthly Salary: $6,924.00-$9,318.00

Yearly Salary: $83,088.00-$111,816.00

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Psychiatric Social Worker 3 for the Clallam Bay Corrections Center located in Clallam Bay, WA.

The purpose of the Psychiatric Social Worker 3 is to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide medical, behavioral health and substance use disorder transition planning services. This position directly supports the departments mission to improve public safety by assessing transition needed services, providing resources, and developing Continuity of Care Plans that assist patients with significant physical and/or mental disorders in their transition back to the community. This position will provide PSW3 duties at Clallam Bay Corrections Center and Olympic Corrections Center so there will be need for travel to OCC. There will be opportunity for social work clinical supervision hours.

Psychiatric Social Worker services are grounded in the Department of Corrections (DOC) agency core values of cultivating an environment of integrity, trust, respectful and inclusive interactions. Continuity of Care helps patients succeed, which reduces recidivism. This approach contributes to in prison and community safety and supports the DOC commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Respect.

Continuity of Care strives to promote/maintain the medical/mental health stability achieved while incarcerated and encourages community support to the released patients, with the goal of successful community reentry and reduction of recidivism. This position, in collaboration with the facility Health Services Reentry team and the 18 statewide DOC PSW3 reentry team, focuses on the Departments Strategic Goal of Continuity of Care Planning for Health Services Patients.

The mission of the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives. For additional information visit our website at doc.wa.gov

A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter
• Three professional references

Application assessment will be ongoing, the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It’s the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.

Duties

Conduct release planning for incarcerated individuals who have healthcare follow up needs:

• Identify transition needs for incarcerated individuals and assist with identification of community resources as needed.
• Complete Reentry Needs Assessment, healthcare related reentry facilitation, and Health Services Reentry Plan.
• Conduct reentry groups and forums as assigned/appropriate based on setting.
• Set follow-up medical and behavioral health services in the community.
• Contact and coordinate services with other agencies including Developmental Disabilities Administration (ADA) and DSHS Home and Community Services (HCS).
• Coordinate care with the Managed Care Organization.
• Attend Multidisciplinary Facility Risk Management Team (MDT/FRMT) meetings.
• Participate in case conferences with the primary therapist, psychiatric provider, primary case provider, Reentry/Discharge Nurse and/or pharmacy as needed in preparation for release.
• Provide education about Narcan administration.
• Facilitate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) necessary for immediate support at release.
• Document all contacts with patients per policy.
• Respond to kites and other correspondence.
• Input OMNI encounters.

Facilitate Affordable Care Act (ACA), Transitions Outreach ABD Program (TOAP)/Expedited Medical Eligibility (EME), and/or Reentry Community Services Program (RSC-P) services prior to release:

• Offer assistance in completion of all documentation needed for the ACA application process.
• The EME application for identified incarcerated individuals (both residential and outpatient), request Behavioral Health Discharge Summary from Psychologist 4 or assigned primary therapist and follow TOAP procedures.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and assist as needed for RCS cases.
• Understand the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) process and communicate resource information.
• Coordinate with DSHS Home and Community Services.
• Participate in networking and information sharing with various community stakeholders.

Other transition and continuity of care duties as assigned:

• Support medical and mental health staff by coordinating medical surrogacy/legal guardianship when needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

OR

AND

• Social Worker license/credential must be maintained and in good standing at all times in order to perform their social work duties. Each Social Worker is responsible for adhering to the legal, educational and ethical requirements for maintaining their professional credentials.
• Current valid driver’s license.

**Incumbent must apply for an agency affiliated counselor license within 7 days of hire. An Agency Affiliated Counselor may only provide counseling services as part of his or her employment for a recognized agency. Applicants for an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential who apply within 7 days of employment may provide services within the agency for up to 60 days while the Department of Health processes your application. **

Desired Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

Supplemental Information

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  Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
• Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
• Candidates who are offered a job with the Department of Corrections must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-M. Step M is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent salary range.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness.
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Angela at amberrier@doc1.wa.gov or call at 509.540.7078. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.