Psychiatric Social Worker - Farmingville - SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY : Job Details

A Psychiatric Social Worker is needed in the Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, operated by Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Community Mental Hygiene.NOTE:Work schedule: Monday thru Friday from 9am-5pm, with one (1) evening shift (1pm-9pm) required.Work Location: Farmingville, NYKey Elements Of The Role:* 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.Benefits For You Now And Your Future* Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage* Pension* Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.* Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.Work schedule: Monday thru Friday from 9am-5pm, with one (1) evening shift (1pm-9pm) required.Work Location: Farmingville Mental Health Clinic* This position does not offer relocation assistance at this timeSponsorship is not available for this roleRemote work is not available for this roleSalary: $54,392 per yearMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSOPEN COMPETITIVEGraduation 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.NOTE: One (1) year of experience as a psychiatric social worker may be substituted for the above year of study in a psychiatric setting.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: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.ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS:* 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.Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:* Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.* We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.* We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.