DSHS Maple Lane Psychiatric Social Worker 3
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Centralia, WA, United States
Join our team as a Psychiatric Social Worker 3! In this role you will support patients at the Maple Lane Campus Behavioral Health and Treatment Center. Our team offers innovative treatment for residents who are civilly committed, in need of competency restoration, or adjudicated not guilty by reason of mental diagnosis. Each residential unit helps shape the future of behavioral health, aligning with Washington State’s vision of community-based care.
Responsibilities
Work within a multidisciplinary team.
Identify specific risks and work to mitigate those risks in an effort toward patient recovery and to successfully transition patients back into the appropriate community setting.
Advocate on behalf of patients and work closely with home and community services, the Department of Corrections, and other community stakeholders.
Educate and counsel patients and their families about behavioral health issues, diagnoses, and prognoses.
Complete initial and ongoing documentation, such as discharge paperwork, psychosocial assessments, progress notes, and formulation of evidence-based treatment plans.
Qualifications
Professionals with a master’s degree from an approved school of social work AND two years of experience counseling mentally or emotionally disturbed individuals.
Ability to obtain registration as an Agency Affiliated Counselor.
An associate social work license or independent clinical social work license is preferred.
Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Grant Grady at grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 00549.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process may contact the recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 1-800-833-6384.
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Responsibilities
Work within a multidisciplinary team.
Identify specific risks and work to mitigate those risks in an effort toward patient recovery and to successfully transition patients back into the appropriate community setting.
Advocate on behalf of patients and work closely with home and community services, the Department of Corrections, and other community stakeholders.
Educate and counsel patients and their families about behavioral health issues, diagnoses, and prognoses.
Complete initial and ongoing documentation, such as discharge paperwork, psychosocial assessments, progress notes, and formulation of evidence-based treatment plans.
Qualifications
Professionals with a master’s degree from an approved school of social work AND two years of experience counseling mentally or emotionally disturbed individuals.
Ability to obtain registration as an Agency Affiliated Counselor.
An associate social work license or independent clinical social work license is preferred.
Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Grant Grady at grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 00549.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process may contact the recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 1-800-833-6384.
E‑Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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