Psychiatric Social Worker ; PSW- WCC

Job Overview

Psychiatric Social Worker 3 (PSW3) for the Washington Corrections Center (WCC) located in Shelton, WA. This is a full-time day shift position with Saturday/Sunday off. The position will provide primary PSW3 duties at Washington Corrections Center and will also provide cross coverage at Cedar Creek Corrections Center as needed based on caseloads.

• Conduct release planning for incarcerated individuals who have healthcare follow up needs.
• Identify transition needs for incarcerated individuals and assist with identification of community resources as needed.
• Complete Reentry Needs Assessment, healthcare related reentry facilitation, and Health Services Reentry Plan.
• Conduct reentry groups and forums as assigned/appropriate based on setting.
• Set follow-up medical and mental health services in the community.
• Contact and coordinate services with other agencies including Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and DSHS Home and Community Services (HCS).
• Coordinate care with the Managed Care Organization (MCO).
• Attend Multidisciplinary Facility Risk Management Team (MDT/FRMT) meetings.
• Participate in case conferences with the primary therapist, psychiatric provider, primary care provider, Reentry/Discharge Nurse and/or pharmacy as needed in preparation for release.
• Provide education about Narcan administration.
• Facilitate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) necessary for immediate support at release.
• Document all contacts with patients per policy.
• Respond to kites and other correspondence.
• Input OMNI encounters.
• Cross coverage for other PSW locations as needed based on caseloads.
• Offer assistance in completion of all documentation needed for the ACA application process.
• Complete the EME application for identified incarcerated individuals (both residential and outpatient), request Behavioral Health Discharge Summary from Psychologist 4 and follow TOAP procedures.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and assist as needed for RCS cases.
• Understand the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) process and communicate resource information.
• Coordinate with DSHS Home and Community Services.
• Participate in networking and information sharing with various community stakeholders.
• Support medical and mental health staff by coordinating medical surrogacy/legal guardianship when needed.

• Detailed resume
• Cover letter
• Three professional references (phone number and email required)

• Must be able to obtain and maintain status as an Agency Affiliated Counselor through the Washington State Department of Health or possess a current, valid WA Social Work license. In addition, SW licensure/credential must be maintained in good standing at all times.
• Incumbent must apply for agency affiliated counselor license within 7 days of hire. An Agency Affiliated Counselor may only provide counseling services as part of his or her employment for a recognized agency. Applicants for an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential who apply within 7 days of employment may provide services within the agency for up to 60 days while the Department of Health processes your application.
• Must have a current, valid Driver’s License.

• A master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one to two years of postgraduate experience providing professional case management services, discharge/release planning and/or professional counseling services (i.e. individual/group, crisis intervention, psycho educational) to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, criminal/violent behavior and/or chemical dependency issues.
• Current, valid Washington state social worker license.
• 3 to 4 years’ experience providing professional case management services, discharge/release planning and or professional counseling services (i.e. individual group, crisis intervention, psycho educational) to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, criminal violent behavior and chemical dependency issues.
  • 3 to 4 years’ experience…