Arizona State Government is hiring: SOCIAL WORKER in Chicago

Overview

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES – The Arizona State Hospital (ASH) provides inpatient psychiatric care to persons with serious mental illness who need long-term behavioral health care. ASH promotes hope and wellness for our patients and creates opportunities to participate in planning, delivering and evaluating services that assist with recovery. Treatment is individualized with goals that focus on education about an illness, instilling hope and improving one's overall quality of life. The Arizona State Hospital has a wide range of positions available, from our direct care staff, Nurses and Behavioral Health Technicians to Social Workers, Rehabilitation Specialist and Security to name a few. The Arizona State Hospital also offers 12 hour shifts for our Direct Care staff as well as some alternative work schedules, flexible hours for non-direct care staff. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Psychiatric Social Worker

Job Location: Arizona State Hospital

Address: 501 N. 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008

Salary and Details

Salary: 61,820 - 67,440 dollars per year (67,440 with LMSW)

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary

This position is eligible for a 5,000 hiring incentive. The Psychiatric Social Worker manages the care and treatment of patients at the Arizona State Hospital, coordinating admissions and discharges within the state\'s community-based programs (e.g., residential, day-treatment, outpatient treatment). This role coordinates care and treatment with multidisciplinary teams within the hospital, conducts individual, group and family therapy, interventions, treatments and provides psychoeducation. Additional duties include preparing patient clinical documentation for admission, course of treatment, and discharge; assisting in securing patient entitlements; developing treatment plans; preparing correspondence for legal matters; and acting as a primary contact for community agencies, case managers, guardians, family members, etc., ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements and regulations (Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid, and state licensure).

Job Duties

• Conducts individual, group and family therapy, interventions, treatment, and psychoeducation using professionally accepted psychotherapeutic interventions; observes and documents patient progress and changes in psychosocial conditions, attitudes, and behaviors.
• Performs social work activities for assigned caseload; conducts psychosocial assessments; assists in developing, reviewing, and updating individual treatment plans; acts as primary contact for patients, community agencies, case managers, guardians, and family members; assesses discharge readiness and coordinates discharge planning in the community.
• Coordinates and manages patient care and treatment with multidisciplinary treatment teams; participates in multidisciplinary staffing with patient/guardian, community supports, and community agencies.
• Attends and participates in professional conferences, workshops, and seminars to meet ongoing professional education requirements; participates in staff and department clinical meetings to ensure provision of appropriate clinical care and coordination of services.
• Attends and participates in administrative meetings to ensure compliance with ASH policies and procedures and state and federal regulations (Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid, state licensure).
• Other duties as assigned related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge: Knowledge of methods and techniques of interactive treatment/therapy for patients with serious mental illness; current concepts of basic human needs and response; knowledge of clinical documentation; state and community resources for patients with serious mental illness; knowledge of current concepts and terminology used in diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric care; knowledge of Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.

Skills: Strong leadership ability and excellent verbal and written communication; skills in evaluating family dynamics, social influences, and interpersonal relationships; skills in interaction with psychiatric patients and their families; in therapeutic intervention, interviewing patients and family members/community representatives.

Ability: Write and complete discharge plans, assessments, and reports; provide quality social services to patients and their families; timely and accurately write required reports and psychosocial assessments; follow and interpret program policies and procedures; work independently within the guidelines of the treatment team; support a diverse multi-cultural workforce; promote equal opportunity and an inclusive work environment free from discrimination.

Selective Preference(s)

The preferred candidate will be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) per the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and will possess work experience in a psychiatric setting and competency in care of adults and the forensic population.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Candidate will have a Master\'s degree in Social Work (MSW) and will be a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) per the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners at time of hire or within 12 months of hire.
• A State Hospital employee must obtain a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Driving is required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license and maintain driving records (driver’s license checks and any required driver training).

Note: If driving is an essential function, driving/driver license requirements apply as described above.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: affordable medical and dental insurance plans; paid vacation and sick time; 10 paid holidays per year; wellness program and plans; life insurance; short/long-term disability insurance; defined retirement plan; Infant at Work program; credit union membership; transit subsidy; ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program.

Remote work may be offered as a management option and is not guaranteed as an employee entitlement. See more about Paid Parental Leave and other benefits on the state benefits page.

Retirement

The State makes monthly contributions to ASRS; employees contribute 50% of the total cost. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

Contact Us

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request accommodations by calling (602) 220-6462. Requests should be made as early as possible. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.