PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER 1

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MOCCASIN BEND MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, HAMILTON COUNTY

This is an interim appointment which is a position for a period not to exceed one (1) year.

Qualifications

• Possession of a master's degree in social work from an accredited social work program approved by the Council on Social Work Education; or
• Possession of a doctoral or Ph.D. in social work; or
• Possession of a current master of social work certificate or independent practitioner of social work license as set forth in 63-23-102 and 63-23-103.

Summary

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group and family therapy relative to psychological problems.
• Provides and/or coordinates a variety of aftercare services subsequent to discharge from institution.
• Routinely assists in expediting the provision of necessary financial needs of persons on caseload by accomplishing tasks such as applying for social security monies, writing memoranda pertaining to trust funds, facilitating receipt of monies from other agencies and related tasks.

Documenting/Recording Information:

• Prepares appropriate and necessary documentation such as may relate to intake, social history, referral and medical information, school/employment functioning, legal status, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, pre-discharge summaries and/or instructions.
• Keeps detailed treatment progress notes and other records.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of detailed records and reports normally associated with the provision of professional social work.

Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work:

• Participates in the development and execution of individual treatment plans.
• Develops discharge plans.

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others:

• Makes referrals.
• Provides consultation to professional peers.

Analyzing Data or Information:

• Completes biopsychosocial and other specialized assessments.

Processing Information:

• Prepares pre-discharge and discharge summaries.

Monitoring Processes, Materials or Surroundings:

• Provides continuing extended treatment as assigned.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:

• Handles a variety of personal contacts within assigned organization and with the courts, social and other agencies, community groups, families of patients, a variety of other professionals and other entities as necessary to ensure maximal proper psychiatric social care for persons on caseload.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates:

• May be assigned to supervise sub-professional and other staff.

Performing Administrative Activities:

• Coordinates treatment team activities.

Training and Teaching Others:

• May be assigned to assist in giving guidance and training to less experienced professional staff.

Competencies

• Functional/Technical Competency
• Problem Solving
• Priority Setting
• Time Management
• Perseverance
• Written Communications
• Compassion
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust
• Listening
• Managing Diversity
• Understanding Others

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins

Skills:

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of oneself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Teaching others how to do something
• Persuading others to change their minds or behavior
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Managing one's own time and the time of others

Abilities:

• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand

Tools & Equipment

• Electronic Devices
• Office Equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.