What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Social Worker I - Office of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and D.D. Services position at Nassau County Department of Human Services?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Collaborates as a member of a diagnostic and therapeutic team and carries out, casework services to the emotionally, mentally, or otherwise disturbed or handicapped patient; performs related duties as required.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Provides intensive psychiatric casework and counseling services to patients and members of their family.
- Obtains information from patients, members of the family, outside treatment providers and all other relevant parties to assist the multidisciplinary treatment team in the assessment of patient's emotional and behavioral needs.
- Provides support casework services during institutionalization, hospitalization or clinical treatment based on psychological or psychiatric diagnosis, and recommended treatments.
- Prepares case histories, prepares reports and keeps records.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Considerable knowledge of professional psychiatric casework principles, practices and methodology.
- Considerable knowledge of individual and group behavior and the interrelationships between social, economic and psychological factors.
- Knowledge of the more common mental illnesses and their social, economic and psychological implication.
- Ability to work effectively with people and aid them to grow in the constructive utilization of their capabilities and adjustment to their specific problems.
- Ability to analyze and interpret case records and recommend logical, sound courses of action.
- Ability to prepare clear and pertinent reports, both orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications:
Training and Experience
Master's degree in Social Work from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university.
Necessary Special Requirement
Continuing possession of a current license as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), issued by the New York State Education Department.
Background Check Information
There is a background check for this position. Selected candidates will be required to pay for their background check. Total cost for the background check is $75.
Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Salary Information
Non-negotiable starting salary of $57,691 per year.
Salary increases to $72,690 after six months based upon the current collective bargaining agreement.
Top Salary for the position is $106,076 based upon years of service based upon the current collective bargaining agreement. .
PERSONNEL CHOSEN FOR MERIT AND FITNESS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS OR ANY OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,691.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,691 - $106,076