Psychiatric Social Worker

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking to fill the position of Psychiatric Social Worker within the Adult Single Point of Access (SPOA) unit in Hauppauge. Please Do Not Apply Here To be considered for the Psychiatric Social Worker role, candidates must proceed to the following link: Once you have followed the above link, you will be presented with a list of all exams. NOTE: The exam is "Psychiatric Social Worker" Please Proceed As Follows: Locate at the top right side of the site in the blue area, "Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile" In the same blue area you must select "Click here to create a Civil Service User ID" Complete all questions and proceed as requested Position Details KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers. *This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time **Sponsorship is not available for this role **Remote work is not available for this role Salary: $54,392 Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm OPEN COMPETITIVE Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Social Work 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. NOTE: One (1) year of experience as a psychiatric social worker may be substituted for the above year of study in a psychiatric setting. ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS: 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. Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce. We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse workforce and growing a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer.