Reviews referrals to the Adult Single Point of Access Unit (ASPOA) to approve eligibility for Assertive Community Treatment and Assisted Outpatient Treatment;
Approves the screen-out of any client deemed ineligible for Adult SPOA services
Refers clients whose needs cannot be met by the program to an appropriate agency equipped to address client needs; Refers patients to any available resources
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, which includes an AOT Psychiatrist, Licensed clinical Social workers other professionals such as attorneys, and hospital staff; attends and participates in the AOT Clinical Review Panel
Participates in case conferences to discuss high-risk/ high-need or challenging client cases
Participates in Staff meetings to discuss office and management issues within the Adult SPOA ;
Provides clinical supervision and guidance to line staff
Reviews the AOT Weekly Monitoring Reports and Significant Event Reports and directs staff to follow-up on any outstanding issues.
Assist with coordination of AOT Removal Order request from treatment teams
Assist with development of AOT Treatment Plans
Attend planning and policy meetings set forth by NYS Department of Health and Office of Mental Health.
Management and triage of the Assertive Community Treatment Team Waiting List.
Coordination and Tracking of Mandatory departmental Staff Trainings.
Perform all other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
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.
*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
**Sponsorship is not available for this role
**Remote work is not available for this role
Salary : $54,392
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Social Work
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.
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.
NOTE: One (1) year of experience as a psychiatric social worker may be substituted for the above year of study in a psychiatric setting.
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, 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 strate
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offRemote work optionsEquity / stock options
Additional Information
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking to fill the position of Psychiatric Social Worker within the Adult Single Point of Access (SPOA) unit in Hauppauge.
Please Do Not Apply Here
To be considered for the Psychiatric Social Worker role, candidates must proceed to the following link:
https://apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov/civilservice/efile/default.aspx
Once you have followed the above link, you will be presented with a list of all exams.
NOTE: The exam is "Psychiatric Social Worker"
Please Proceed As Follows:
Locate at the top right side of the site in the blue area , "Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile"
In the same blue area you must select "Click here to create a Civil Service User ID"
Complete all questions and proceed as requested
Position Details
Suffolkcountyny · Hauppauge, NY