[Msw] Terrell State Hospital- Department of Social Services- Two Openings- 1 on Acute Program and 1 on Medical Services

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Posting Type:

Open to All Applicants

Category:

Community and Social Services

FLSA Exempt/
Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Agency:

Dept of State Health Services

Department:

Adm AcuteCarePsych Social Svs

Job Title:

Social Worker I

Posting Number:

164917

Full Time/Part Time :

Full Time 

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Location:

1200 E BRIN

City:

TERRELL

Contact:

AccessHR Service Center

Telephone:

888-894-4747

Salary Range:

$2,644.08 - $3,371.16

Salary Group:

B15

Shift:

Days (First)

Travel:

5%

Closing Date:

 

 

 

Job Description:
The Social Worker is a position on Acute Services. The position is responsible for provision of services to patients and their families, plus knowledge of and a commitment to DSHS, Terrell State Hospital, and Social Work Departmental Policies and Procedures. Performs highly advanced social work. Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team carrying a full time caseload and is responsible to work as a liaison with community MHAs for the implementation of effective discharge planning and continuity of care for patient population served. Oversee and or provides social work treatment to patients and family members. The Social Worker performs advanced (senior-level) social services work. This position provides an array of services to include but not limited to actively participating in disciplinary treatment team meeting where patient diagnosis are formulated and individualized treatment plans are designed. Essential is the ability to rapidly develop psychosocial history assessments, formulate treatment plans, provide social work casework services as well as continuity of care and discharge planning activities; and provide social work treatment modalities to ensure that all identified patient needs are met. The Social Worker for the adult acute inpatient psychiatric unit must able to make a significant contribution to the program’s overall goals to provide comprehensive psychiatric hospitalization, stabilization and treatment for patients ages 10 to 64, who have had a temporary disturbance in behavior and or mental disorders. The Social Worker must adhere to the practice of clinical social work which requires the application of social work theory, knowledge, methods, ethics, and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functions to individuals, couples, families, and groups. The Social Worker must be able to demonstrate the practice of clinical social work by the applying the application of specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the area of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, conditions, and addictions, including severe mental illness in adults. Clinical social workers must be qualified to use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV-TR) and other diagnostic classifications systems in assessment, diagnosis and other activities. The practice of Master’s social work may include the practice of clinical social work under LCSW clinical supervision. Employee actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation 

Essential Job Functions:
Rapidly develops comprehensive psychosocial assessments in a fashion to portray the holistic clinical understanding of the patient in bio-psychological terms. Ensure that discharge assessment and plans are formulated at admission and reflected in records throughout course of hospitalization. Display an appropriate level of clinical expertise in discussing dynamics, diagnostic issues, behaviors, psychosocial stressors, and level of social functioning. Conceptualize, formulate, and develop individualized treatment plans and reviews. Demonstrates ability to work harmoniously, cohesively, and manifest ability to effectively employ conflict resolutions and problem-solving skills to reduce tension, stress, and pressure in potential and volatile situations. Shall possess and continue to develop specialized knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expressions of major patient groups. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location 

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Masters of Social Work degree from a graduate school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education with a minimum of two years experience in an inpatient psychiatric treatment facility. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); or Bachelors of Social Work degree from an accredited school by the Council of Social Work Education with a minimum of four years experience in an inpatient psychiatric treatment facility is required. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners as a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) 

Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Requires licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. Two years of paid post master degree experience required. Requires licensure as a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. Four years of paid post bachelor’s degree experience is required. Spanish speaking bilingual skills preferred. 

Initial Selection Criteria:
Required licensure as issued by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. Minimum of two years of experience working with adult inpatient psychiatric patients is preferred. 

Additional Information:
Terrell State Hospital is located approximately 30 miles east of Dallas. Terrell State Hospital is a smoke-free facility. All applicants must pass: pre-employment drug screen, Department of Public Safety criminal background check, and Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Employee Misconduct Registry and Nurse/Aide Registry checks. If selected for employment, any applicant that has lived outside of the State of Texas within the two years prior to applying is subject to an FBI fingerprint check. Requisition #164917 

 

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