SOCIAL WORKER Job at State of Arizona in Phoenix

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 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 direct care staff and 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 $300.00 per month for outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Position

Psychiatric Social Worker

Job Location: ARIZONA STATE HOSPITAL

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

Posting Details

Salary: $61,820 - $67,440

($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 program/facilities (e.g., residential, day-treatment, out-patient treatment, etc.). This position coordinates care and treatment with multidisciplinary teams within the hospital, conducts individual, group, and family therapy, interventions, treatments and provides psychoeducation. Additional duties involve preparing patient clinical documentation for admission, course of treatment, and discharge; assisting in securing patient entitlements; developing treatment plans; preparation of correspondence for legal matters; and acting as a primary contact for community agencies, case managers, guardians, family members, etc.—ensuring compliance with all state and federal requirements and regulations (Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid, 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 of assigned caseload; conducts psychosocial assessments; assists in developing, reviewing, and updating individual treatment plans relevant to patients’ diagnosis and treatment needs; acts as a primary contact for patients, community agencies, case managers, guardians, family members, etc.; assesses discharge readiness and coordinates discharge planning in the community.
• Coordinates/manages patient care and treatment with multidisciplinary treatment teams; coordinates/participates in multidisciplinary staffing with the patient/guardian, community supports, and community agencies.
• Attends and participates in professional conferences, workshops, seminars to meet ongoing professional education and training requirements; participates in staff and department clinical meetings to ensure provision of appropriate clinical care and coordination of services.
• Attends administrative meetings to ensure compliance with ASH policy 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 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, theories, and terminology used in diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric patients.
• Knowledge of Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.

Skills

• Strong leadership ability and excellent verbal and written communication.
• Skills in evaluation of 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.

Abilities

• 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 that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Selective Preference

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 from an accredited college or university (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 be able to obtain a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card pursuant to A.R.S.
• 41-1758.07.

• Driving is required for State Business. Employees who drive on state business require possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license checks and must complete any driver training (Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11).

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 a 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
• Award winning Infant at Work program
• Credit union membership
• Transit subsidy
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Remote work options are available where appropriate; remote work is a management option, not an entitlement. The agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. EOE/ADA and E-Verify requirements apply.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration

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