Initial Posting Date:
02/08/2024
Application Deadline:
05/31/2024
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range:
$6635-$10,200
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Psychiatric Social Worker-Oregon State Hospital-Salem, Oregon
Job Description:
Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is seeking Psychiatric Social Workers (PSW) for our Salem campus!
Do you want to provide Hope, Safety, and Support in an individual's Recovery and Wellness?
If you are a CSWA or LCSW interested in providing clinical interventions and services in an in-patient psychiatric setting to support a patient's recovery and complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments while collaborating with vested parties on discharge planning, Apply now!
Oregon State Hospital currently provides a 5% license differential for those applicants who have their LCSW as outlined in SEIU union contract.
The Social Work Department can also provide applicants who have or will have the CSWA (clinical social work associate) with clinical supervision as they work towards licensure.
- This job posting will remain open and continuing to receive applications. We check each week for new candidates.
What you will do!
- Click here to see an interview with one of our amazing LCSW staff!
- You will conduct initial and ongoing strength-based assessments from my trauma informed lens, including initial psychosocial assessment and annual updates, and readiness to transition assessments.
- You will prepare written social work reports to Risk Review, the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB), and other partner agencies
- You will provide compassionate services with each patient on your caseload on a weekly or monthly basis while monitoring progress towards stated Social Work Interventions and provide updates to the treatment care plan as indicated.
- You will work within a unit Interdisciplinary Team to monitor need for hospital level of care and readiness for transition from OSH.
- You will prepare for and participates in court hearings and testify as requested.
- You will conduct recovery oriented and skill building groups based on patients clinical needs as defined in the treatment care plan.
- You will provide discharge and continuity of care planning for each patient based on service needs, preferences, and available resources in the community.
What's in it for you?
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.
- This is a full-time, permanent, SEIU represented position.
OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA's health equity definition is "Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices." OHA's 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA's mission, vision and core values.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Current Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license, OR Hold a current Certified Social Work Associate (CSWA) license, OR supply verification of application submission to the Oregon Board of Social Worker (OBSW) by date of appointment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
- Clinical knowledge, skills and abilities in working with persons with mental illness and substance abuse disorders who may be involved in both the mental health and legal systems
- Ability to utilize theoretical frameworks and appropriate evidence-based practices in working with persons with mental illness.
- Knowledge and utilization of the principles and methods of psychiatric recovery.
- Knowledge of discharge planning services and supports.
- Utilize technology based medical records systems, standard suite of MS products; Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., along with any other identified tools to perform standardized care.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment requiring flexibility and adaptability.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences including but not limited to clients, family members, interdisciplinary treatment team members, supervisory staff, attorneys and community stakeholders.
- Valid Driver's license and acceptable driving record preferred.
How to apply:
- Complete the online application
- Attach Resume (Required)
- Attach Cover Letter, inclusive of your experience utilizing technology and electronic medical records system (Required)
Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please contact
Melissa Perez Voice: [503-209-7058], TTY: [711]
Email: melissa.m.perez@dhsoha.state.or.us
Additional Information
- Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
- Attention current State of Oregon employees: To apply for posted positions, please close this window and log into your Workday account and apply through the Career worklet.
- If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
- We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time - unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
- If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
- Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
- Attention current State of Oregon employees: To apply for posted positions, please close this window and log into your Workday account and apply through the Career worklet.
- Applicant Help and Support webpage
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (critical elements of process).
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.