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Psychiatric Social Worker
| Company | Suffolk County |
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| Location | Lake Grove, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $54392 – $54392 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, including one (1) year of study in a psychiatric setting
- Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education must be maintained throughout employment in this title
- NYS Motor Vehicle License Requirement: At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of psychiatric social work
- Thorough knowledge of the functioning of mental hygiene out-patient services
- Thorough knowledge of the social and psychological aspects of mental disease, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, chemical dependency and of modern treatment methods
- Good knowledge of community resources and how to use them effectively
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, colleagues, patients’ families, physicians and social agencies
- Ability to prepare comprehensive case work and treatment records
- Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to analyze information and reach sound conclusions
- Patience
- Good judgment
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Responsibilities
- Interviews patients in order to complete evaluations to determine service needs
- Provides direct psychotherapy to patients which would include emergency services when warranted
- Refers patients whose needs cannot be met by the program to an appropriate agency equipped to address patient needs
- Performs casework and case management services with patients, relatives and collateral persons; or refers to available resources
- Confers with relatives, collateral contacts and community agencies in order to best service the patient
- Participates as part of a multi-disciplinary team, which may include Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists and other treatment professionals; participates in case conferences and staff meetings to discuss, diagnose and appropriately treat patients.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
