Salary: 41.470-49.260 :USD

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Corrections

Division of Medical and Forensics

Concord, NH

Sr. Psychiatric Social Worker

Position #TMPPT5821

$41.47 - $59.26 hourly

Hours varied

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Corrections has a part time vacancy for Sr. Psychiatric Social Worker.

Summary:

To plan, organize and supervise the scope and delivery of social work services and programs for offenders in the NH Department of Corrections, working in close and immediate contact with prisoners on a daily basis while maintaining security.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a college or university approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

Experience: Five years' experience involving psychiatric social work (mental, emotional or behavioral disorders) prior or subsequent to obtaining the graduate degree with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.

License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must be licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the State of New Hampshire or eligible for licensure through reciprocity in the State of New Hampshire.

Special Requirements: Successful completion of the Corrections Academy and continuing Certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority.

Responsibilities:

Perform a complicated, detailed and involved assessment of a highly professional nature to gather sensitive background material from offenders, family members, service providers, schools, guardians, legal professionals as indicated, as well as reading past clinical records to formulate a comprehensive psychosocial assessment in order to make clinical recommendations for interventions and aftercare needs.

Supervise/train other clinical staff as needed, unit counselors, students and volunteers in recognizing mental illness and suicide prevention as well as other areas of the mental health delivery system.

Conduct mental health initial interviews which include review of potential suicidality, history of substance abuse and use of mental health services and assign mental health scores in order to receive appropriate care for offenders utilizing the correctional mental health system.

On the basis of an in-depth comprehensive psychosocial assessment, develops treatment goals, implements offender and family related interventions, as indicated, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team and is responsible for ensuring that an ongoing discussion of discharge issues occurs with all the stake holders.

Provide crisis intervention services including suicide assessments. Utilize interventions consistent with current research relevant to developmental, cultural and age/disability-specific needs. Gather information to analyze the efficacy of interventions and documents this in the clinical record.

Consult with housing unit staff at the prison facilities to ensure continuity of care.

Participate in Quality Improvement activities including participation in Performance Improvement teams to analyze our treatment practices, organizational structures, in order to enhance services and align with current best practices.

Develop and participate in Mental Health Unit policy review to develop procedures for offenders/patients.

Establish and maintain highly sensitive contacts with a wide range of community agencies. Advocate to service providers and appropriate agencies to ensure that necessary community supports are available to facilitate development of an optimum discharge plan, which may include residential placement, return to general prison population, or other appropriate settings. The nature of these contacts requires exercise of considerable judgment and sensitivity, as the outcome can affect quantity and quality of services provided to patients and/or offenders.

For further information please contact DOC Recruitment at DOC-Recruitment@doc.nh.gov .

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.html

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://das.nh.gov/documents/hr/JobSearch/FINAL_TOTAL_COMP_STATEMENT_ISSUE.xlsx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964