Psychiatric Social Worker III
Job DetailsJob LocationGSS New Castle County- New Castle - New Castle, DESalary Range$30.
00 - $30.
00 HourlyDescriptionFull Time Shift:
Monday-Friday, 1pm-9:
30pm
Job Description:
A class incumbent reports to an administrative superior and is responsible for supervising either a program unit or professional and paraprofessionals.
An incumbent provides training and technical guidance and consultation to staff to enable them to intervene in crisis situations or directly handles explosive situations.
An incumbent participates in inter-disciplinary team conferences to formulate treatment plan.
In addition, an incumbent provides consultative services to other state and private agencies as well as referring clients/patients to appropriate social service agencies.
Essential FunctionsEssential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.
Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
Interviews patients, clients, family members and/or persons deemed necessary to obtain the most complete case history.
Refers or assigns cases to appropriate unit or staff for effective service delivery.
Oversees the operation of a psychiatric social work unit.
Provides technical guidance to professional and para-professional staff in a psychiatric setting, and monitors subordinates to assure quality level of services.
Trains and orients new staff.
Maintains a caseload, providing therapeutic treatment to clients and families.
Provides consultation to staff to enable them to intervene in crisis situations or directly handles explosive situations.
Assists in analysis of operations, making recommendation with a view to improving division/department policy and procedures.
Participates in inter-disciplinary team conferences to formulate or evaluate a treatment plan.
Prepares narrative statistical and court reports, if necessary.
May prepare application forms for benefits or services.
Provides consultative services to state and private agencies and may participate in community projects.
Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesThe intent of the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is to give a general indication of the core requirements for all positions in the class series; therefore, the KSAs listed are not exhaustive or necessarily inclusive of the requirements of every position in the class.
Knowledge of managerial and supervisory practices.
Knowledge of child, adolescent, and adult psychology.
Knowledge of developmental, mental, and emotional disorders, and the social, economic, and psychological implications and behavioral impact.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of counselling and social casework.
Knowledge of family dynamics and reactions to mental illness.
Knowledge of availability, role, and functions of community resources.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
Skill in evaluating existing programs and making recommendations for improvement to best meet individual and community need.
Skill in preparing narrative and statistical reports.
Ability to interpret, explain and implement applicable rules and regulations.
Ability to deal constructively with aggressiveness, hostility, and other emotional attitudes.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other service agencies, public and private, as well as state and federal regulatory agencies.
Ability to apply methods and techniques of counseling and case work.
QualificationsJob RequirementsApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Possession of a Masters degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related fields.
Three years experience in case management which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individuals human service needs using effective counseling or interviewing techniques as well as other available resources such as service plans or case management systems.
Three years experience in providing clinical treatment, counselling, or determining eligibility for services or benefits as part of a treatment team.
Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Six months experience in narrative report writing.
Recommended Skills Administration Case Management Case Management Systems Clinical Works Consulting Economy Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
00 - $30.
00 HourlyDescriptionFull Time Shift:
Monday-Friday, 1pm-9:
30pm
Job Description:
A class incumbent reports to an administrative superior and is responsible for supervising either a program unit or professional and paraprofessionals.
An incumbent provides training and technical guidance and consultation to staff to enable them to intervene in crisis situations or directly handles explosive situations.
An incumbent participates in inter-disciplinary team conferences to formulate treatment plan.
In addition, an incumbent provides consultative services to other state and private agencies as well as referring clients/patients to appropriate social service agencies.
Essential FunctionsEssential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.
Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
Interviews patients, clients, family members and/or persons deemed necessary to obtain the most complete case history.
Refers or assigns cases to appropriate unit or staff for effective service delivery.
Oversees the operation of a psychiatric social work unit.
Provides technical guidance to professional and para-professional staff in a psychiatric setting, and monitors subordinates to assure quality level of services.
Trains and orients new staff.
Maintains a caseload, providing therapeutic treatment to clients and families.
Provides consultation to staff to enable them to intervene in crisis situations or directly handles explosive situations.
Assists in analysis of operations, making recommendation with a view to improving division/department policy and procedures.
Participates in inter-disciplinary team conferences to formulate or evaluate a treatment plan.
Prepares narrative statistical and court reports, if necessary.
May prepare application forms for benefits or services.
Provides consultative services to state and private agencies and may participate in community projects.
Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesThe intent of the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is to give a general indication of the core requirements for all positions in the class series; therefore, the KSAs listed are not exhaustive or necessarily inclusive of the requirements of every position in the class.
Knowledge of managerial and supervisory practices.
Knowledge of child, adolescent, and adult psychology.
Knowledge of developmental, mental, and emotional disorders, and the social, economic, and psychological implications and behavioral impact.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of counselling and social casework.
Knowledge of family dynamics and reactions to mental illness.
Knowledge of availability, role, and functions of community resources.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
Skill in evaluating existing programs and making recommendations for improvement to best meet individual and community need.
Skill in preparing narrative and statistical reports.
Ability to interpret, explain and implement applicable rules and regulations.
Ability to deal constructively with aggressiveness, hostility, and other emotional attitudes.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other service agencies, public and private, as well as state and federal regulatory agencies.
Ability to apply methods and techniques of counseling and case work.
QualificationsJob RequirementsApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Possession of a Masters degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related fields.
Three years experience in case management which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individuals human service needs using effective counseling or interviewing techniques as well as other available resources such as service plans or case management systems.
Three years experience in providing clinical treatment, counselling, or determining eligibility for services or benefits as part of a treatment team.
Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Six months experience in narrative report writing.
Recommended Skills Administration Case Management Case Management Systems Clinical Works Consulting Economy Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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