PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services is seeking a Psychiatric Social Worker in Concord, NH. This full-time, 1st shift role provides comprehensive clinical social work in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting, including psychotherapy, discharge planning, and family interventions.

Requires a Bachelor's in Social Work with substantial clinical experience; a Master’s degree in Social Work is strongly preferred. Valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after high school.
• Education and experience must include 30 graduate-level credits in social work with 450+ field hours.
• Licensure: Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments to inform inpatient treatment and discharge planning.
• Creates individualized treatment goals and coordinates ongoing discharge planning with the team.
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based techniques.
• Applies NASW ethics, DSM-5-TR, trauma-informed care, and systems theory in clinical work.
• Monitors interventions and documents outcomes in clinical records.
• Handles guardianship, court hearings, and involuntary discharge processes with treatment teams.

Skills

Clinical social work

Psychotherapy

Crisis management

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master’s Degree in Social Work (preferred)

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER (Job ID: 52977)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health & Human Services

36 Clinton St.

Concord, NH 03301

Psychiatric Social Worker

Full-Time, 1st Shift

Position#16497

$34.14/hour - $46.63/hour

Plus, Direct Care Pay Ten Dollars per week

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, and New Hampshire Hospital has a Full-Time Vacancy for a Psychiatric Social Worker.

Summary:

Provides clinical social work services in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting. Delivers therapeutic interventions to patients, families, guardians, and significant others, including individual and group psychotherapy, psychoeducation, support services, advocacy, and discharge planning. Applies strong clinical social work skills, including diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention, as well as comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric disorders, crisis management, and the community-based mental health system in New Hampshire.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must include at least 30 credits of graduate-level study in social work with 450+ field hours of clinical experience.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Social Work strongly preferred

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: No Criteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No Criteria:

Responsibilities:

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):

• Conducts comprehensive and sensitive psychosocial assessments, gathering information from patients, families and other supports, service providers, schools, legal professionals, guardians, and existing clinical records. Uses detailed evaluations to inform inpatient treatment planning and aftercare recommendations.
• Develops individualized treatment goals and therapeutic interventions based on in-depth psychosocial assessments. Collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team members and assumes primary responsibility for ensuring ongoing discharge planning discussions including residential and community-based care needs occur throughout the patient’s course of care.
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing a broad range of established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Delivers services aligned with the needs of assigned patients and broader programmatic demands. Applies knowledge of National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics, psychiatric diagnoses (DSM-5-TR), trauma-informed care, and systems theory in all clinical interventions.
• Applies interventions grounded in current research and tailored to the developmental, cultural, and functional needs of each patient. Monitors and documents the effectiveness of interventions in the clinical record in accordance with professional, departmental, and hospital standards.
• Monitors and manages legal matters related to patient care, including guardianship, court hearings, involuntary commitments, and conditional discharges. Initiates and supports these processes in collaboration with treatment teams and ensures appropriate patient involvement.
• Provides direct support and clinical modeling to hospital staff to promote therapeutic engagement and professional, courteous interactions with patients. Offers coaching in the use of effective, trauma-informed interventions.
• Establishes and maintains sensitive and strategic relationships with a broad array of community agencies. Advocates for patients to ensure access to necessary supports, including residential placements, to facilitate optimal discharge outcomes. Uses clinical judgment and discretion in representing patient interests.

For further information contact:

Sharon O’Neill, Assistant Director of Social Work, [e-mail] or 603-271-5393.

You may also contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

*Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964