Suffolkcountyny

Suffolkcountyny

Psychiatric Social Worker

HAUPPAUGE, NY

No sponsorshipDetected 30 days ago
ExpressEHR/EMRPatient Care

About the role

  • The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking to fill the position of Psychiatric Social Worker within the Children's Single Point of Access (SPOA) unit in Hauppauge.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with general mental hygiene services work, including C&Y program support, administrative support, committee meetings, and DD related, etc.
  • Provides crisis intervention and support.
  • 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.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, colleagues, patients' families, physicians and social agencies
  • We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Requirements

  • Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Social Work
  • 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 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

Compensation

  • Salary: $54,392

Benefits

  • Attends meetings with mental health and other professionals to discuss diagnoses and service recommendations for youth with active engagement.
  • Benefits For You Now And Your Future
  • Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
  • Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education.
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Sponsorship is not available for this role

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