What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Social Worker position at Office of Shared Administration (WV)?
Transform Lives in Mental Health Care
Join our team of mental health professionals at William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital, where you’ll work closely with patients, families, and community resources to support recovery and successful reintegration into the community. As a Psychiatric Social Worker, you’ll play a vital role in developing individualized treatment plans and providing comprehensive social work services.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide advanced-level social work services for assigned patients in a psychiatric hospital setting.
- Work closely with treatment teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and families, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments to gather detailed patient histories and information needed to guide mental health treatment.
- Collaborate with families, legal representatives, and advocates to ensure they are informed and able to support the patient’s recovery journey.
- Assist in planning patient discharges, linking them to community resources and services that meet their specific needs for a successful transition.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, communicating findings and progress with the treatment team regularly.
- Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate care and helping patients achieve their recovery goals.
- Work closely with community organizations to build strong support systems for patients after discharge.
- Gain valuable experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting, working with a wide variety of cases and treatment plans.
- Enjoy a collaborative work environment that values professional development and growth.
- Skilled social workers with experience in mental health and a passion for improving patient outcomes.
- Strong communication and organizational skills to manage patient caseloads and collaborate with treatment teams.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet hospital and patient needs.
- A commitment to maintaining a tobacco-free environment for patients and staff.
Mandatory overtime may be required depending on the operational needs of the hospital and patients. Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis & breath analysis drug screening test. Applicants selected must successfully complete a background check. All employees are subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in agency and bureau policies. This is a tobacco free campus.
Education: | Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science, Human Services, Special Education, Gerontology or related field from an accredited college or university. |
Licensure/Certifications: | Applicants selected for this classification must obtain a Temporary Social Work License, Provisional Social Worker License, or hold licensure as a Certified Social Worker through the West Virginia Board of Social Work prior to beginning employment. |
Experience: | None. |
This is a continuous job posting, meaning we are actively gathering applications for future vacancies. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted as positions become available. Please note that there may be a delay before you are contacted regarding your application. We appreciate your patience and thank you for your interest in joining our team.
William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital, located in Weston, West Virginia, is a 200-bed acute psychiatric care facility owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital holds accreditation from The Joint Commission and certification by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). The hospital offers a wide range of services to patients either committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. Through ongoing collaboration with West Virginia University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital’s own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.
Salary : $44,850 - $74,750