Clinical Social Work Supervisor: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Title: Clinical Social Work Supervisor: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title: 49012

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website: Piedmont is a Geriatric Hospital located in the state of Virginia. It is Virginia's only State mental health facility solely dedicated to evaluation and treatment of persons over the age of 65. The goal of care is to facilitate discharge to a

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position has an integral role in quality improvement for Social Work through the discharge
coordination and the mobilization of appropriate resources for patients transitioning to the community. This position assists the Social Work Director by being the primary staff to resolve non-clinical barriers, provide and/or coordinate training for staff, and provide supervision and guidance to social work staff and interns. Provides clinical services as needed to patients in the hospital. Work with staff on barriers to discharge to include identifying, tracking and resolving situations where the patient has been classified as Ready for Discharge (RFD) and there is a delay in discharge. Will build relationships with CSBs to intervene when needed to resolve issues and assist in facilitating discharges. Works with stakeholders including CSBs and other community providers to improve all aspects of the service delivery system for discharge transition. May serve as back up for Social Work Director or other staff as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

-Comprehensive knowledge of services provided as well as problems and issues related to state psychiatric hospitals and community mental health systems.
-Knowledge of interdisciplinary teams.
-Good understanding of community resources and practices.
-Knowledge of the principles and practices of mental health assessment, psychiatric rehabilitation, and treatment of individuals with serious mental illness.
-Demonstrated ability to use problem solving/ mediation skills.
-Working knowledge of the principles of continuous quality improvement and their application to social work and facility practices.
-Demonstrated ability to manage staff and provide administrative and clinical supervision.
-Knowledge, skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
-Knowledgeable regarding NASW Code of Ethics.
-Ability to perform duties at a fast pace with frequent change.
-Requires a master’s degree in social work from an accredited school with at least 2 years of clinical social work experience.

-This position may act as a back-up to the Director of Social Work and an LCSW is needed to perform some of these job functions.

Additional Considerations

-Knowledge of geriatric mental health is desirable.
-Prior inpatient social work experience is preferred.
-Experience working in/with DBHDS state psychiatric hospitals or CSBs/BHAs is highly desirable.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (804-518-3339) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Tricia Wilson

Phone: 804-518-3339

Email: tricia.wilson@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.