Psychiatric Social Worker - Yaphank Jail

Psychiatric Social Worker

An employee in this class performs professional psychiatric casework and/or psychotherapy, which can be performed in a mental hygiene outpatient clinic, emergency service team, or other appropriate setting. Knowledge of specialized casework techniques such as individual, group, family, play therapy and case management is required to accomplish the goal of rehabilitation and adjustment of mentally ill and/or chemically dependent persons. The work is concerned primarily with patients having serious mental, emotional and behavior problems and/or chemically dependent persons who therefore present special adjustment problems. The incumbent works closely with psychiatrists, psychologists and other health professionals in treatment planning, but is expected to work with limited supervision, exercising a considerable amount of judgment and initiative, especially in determining the appropriateness of the psychiatric services for applicants at intake. Supervision is received from a professional supervisor through review of case records and reports, and individual and staff conferences. Employees in this class who provide clinical services must be supervised by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Does related work as required.

Location: Yaphank Jail

Shift: Tuesday thru Saturday (Tue, Thurs 12:30pm-8:30pm; Wed, Fri, Sat 9am-5pm)

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.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform daily in person mental status evaluations to identified incarcerated individuals.
• Provide services of long and short term supportive counseling to incarcerated individuals.
• Provide Crisis Intervention.
• Evaluate incarcerated individuals for possible hospitalization.
• Refer incarcerated individuals for case management.
• Provide Treatment planning, individual and group counseling.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of progress.
• Provide clinical /technical supports to staff members in the unit.
• Refer incarcerated individuals for possible medication management.
• Refer incarcerated individuals to medical or dental, if needed.
• Perform Suicide Watch activities
• Monitor incarcerated individuals on suicide watch.
• As part of a multi-disciplinary team, which may include Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists and other treatment professionals; participates in case conferences and staff meetings to discuss, diagnose and appropriately treat patients;
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Salary : $69,374

Shift: Tuesday thru Saturday (Tuesday, Thursday 12:30pm-8:30pm; Wed, Fri, Saturday 9am-5pm)

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.

NYS Motor Vehicle License Requirement:

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.

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.