Psychiatric Social Worker

Master’s Degree in Social Work
Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education
Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State

Perform daily in person mental status evaluations to identified incarcerated individuals
Provide services of long and short term supportive counseling to incarcerated individuals
Provide Crisis Intervention
Evaluate incarcerated individuals for possible hospitalization
Refer incarcerated individuals for case management
Provide Treatment planning, individual and group counseling
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of progress
Provide clinical /technical supports to staff members in the unit
Refer incarcerated individuals for possible medication management
Refer incarcerated individuals to medical or dental, if needed
Perform Suicide Watch activities
Monitor incarcerated individuals on suicide watch
Participate in case conferences and staff meetings to discuss, diagnose and appropriately treat patients
Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

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