Vital Records and Clinical Social Work Floater

About the role

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027. CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized treatment and discharge plans
• Facilitate therapeutic interventions and psychosocial rehabilitation groups
• Provide supportive counseling and education to patients and families
• Collaborate closely with Community Services Boards (CSBs), interdisciplinary treatment teams, and patient support networks
• Maintain timely, clinically sound documentation
• Aid patients in obtaining vital records, benefits, and other essential discharge resources
• Participate in ongoing professional development

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required
• Experience assisting patients with vital records, case management, discharge planning, treatment planning, and completing Social Work assessments
• Experience with individual, group, and family therapy
• A valid Driver’s License is required for this position and must have the ability to provide transportation in a state vehicle as requested

Qualifications

Knowledge of vital records systems such as Social Security, Birth Certificates, and DMV State IDs. Knowledge and demonstrated ability to provide case management and coordinate resources for patients. Knowledge and demonstrated ability of advanced assessment skills. Ability and skills in providing individual and group educational/supportive/insight counseling as well as family therapy. Ability to interview and gather pertinent information from patients and family. Ability to individually and in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams, develop goals and implement treatment plans according to patient needs and problems. Knowledge, skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to interact with other professionals as a contributing team member.

Skills

• Knowledge of forensic mental health is desirable
• Prior inpatient social work experience is preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Pay

Salary to Commensurate with Experience. Pay Band: 4

Schedule

N/A