Social Worker Part-time

Overview

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI) is seeking a part-time Social Worker 3 to join our team. This is a stationary position located in an acute psychiatric hospital setting with an 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. schedule.

The Social Worker 3 works with a forensic population that includes incarcerated patients admitted for evaluation and treatment for competency. This position is required to complete progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge planning within stringent timelines. The successful candidate will have skills in assessment of patients and extensive case management. It is imperative to have a background in severe mental illness and the treatment approaches utilized.

Knowledge of community service agencies, habilitation services, managed care, disability access points, and the mental health system in Iowa is preferred.

CMHI provides active inpatient treatment to adults in need of acute psychiatric care. The facility offers several services including individualized treatment plans. Support for patients with special education needs to continue their education is provided, and individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activity therapies might be included as well.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: IPERS (employee contribution 6.29% and State contribution 9.44%), Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (State matches up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: For medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Life insurance and free long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Resources and support for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Discounts on various goods and services.

For additional information on benefits, see the information provided by CMHI.

CMHI is located in Cherokee, a city of approximately 5,000 in Northwest Iowa. The area offers outdoor activities and is home to educational institutions nearby. The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA employer. The State participates in E-Verify and complies with Right to Work laws.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with lived experience and encourages applications from individuals who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify. New hires will be verified to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the Right to Work laws. More information is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of three years of full-time experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency; OR graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in social work and the equivalent of two years of full-time experience; OR a Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university;

OR an equivalent combination of graduate education in the social or behavioral sciences and qualifying experience up to a maximum of thirty semester hours for one year of required experience; OR current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a Social Worker 2 shall be considered as qualified. For designated positions in case management, additional qualifications may apply as described by the appointing authority.