SUPERVISING PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER I

About the role

The Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I (Safety) is under the clinical and administrative supervision of the Chief of Social Work in Social Work Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH).

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and oversight of assigned Clinical Social Workers and interns.
• Collaborates with Program Management and Chief of Social Work to evaluate Social Work staff performance and takes or recommends appropriate action.
• Affords assistance in the implementation of Performance Improvement.
• Administers audit tools including entering data into databases. Interprets and analyzes findings for reports. Proposes improvements in service delivery as a result of findings. Plans and implements necessary changes in service delivery.
• Provides coverage during the absence of the Chief of Social Work.
• Provides in-services and training to Social Work staff.
• Provides orientation regarding social work duties and responsibilities to new Social Work staff.
• Provides individual and group treatment for observation and purposes.
• Completes clinical Social Work assessments and documentation.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI).
• Affords assistance in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assists in the management of the conduct of the patients.

Qualifications

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. *It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.* If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Click here to take the exam for Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

Pay

$8,881.00 - $11,048.00 U New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Schedule

Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Benefits

N/A

Contact Information

Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce. Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/Social_Work_Careers.html