Social Work Supervisor-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Title: 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: https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

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

-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. LCSW is needed to perform some of these job functions.
-Comprehensive knowledge of services provided as well as problems and issues related to state psychiatric hospitals and community mental health systems.
-Knowledgeable regarding NASW Code of Ethics.
-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.
-Ability to perform duties at a fast pace with frequent change.

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.

PGH is a facility operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). PGH is a 123-bed psychiatric facility and the only facility that exclusively serves individuals over the age of 65.

PGH’s mission is to provide person-centered mental health services to enable the older adult to thrive in the community.

PGH’s vision is to be recognized as a leader in the mental health treatment of the older adult, as a model hospital, a teaching center, and a resource for other providers. PGH’s vision is further to be seen as an indispensable component of the state system of community-based services, and as the most efficient provider of geropsychiatric services.

PGH’s values are honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged 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 with the Department of Aging and 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. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (804) 518-3339 for assistance.

DBHDS 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. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

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.