PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER

State of New Hampshire

New Hampshire

On-site

USD 47,000 - 64,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

State of New Hampshire Hospital in Concord seeks a Psychiatric Social Worker for full-time 1st shift. Provides clinical social work services in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting, delivering individual and group therapy, psychoeducation, and discharge planning.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience or equivalent, plus graduate-level study in social work and 450+ field hours. Valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR 5.5 years of combined education and experience after high school.
Education and experience must include at least 30 graduate credits in social work with 450+ field hours.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for inpatients and families.
Develop individualized treatment goals and discharge planning.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure ongoing discharge planning and community linkage.
Advocate for patients and coordinate residential and community supports.
Maintain clinical documentation and ensure ethical practice per NASW codes.

Skills

Clinical social work

Psychiatric assessment

Treatment planning

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1.5 years experience

Graduate-level study in social work (30 credits)

Job description

$34.14/hour - $46.63/hour

See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Health and Human Services

New Hampshire Hospital
36 Clinton St.
Concord, NH 03301

PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER
Full-Time, 1st Shift

Position #16205

$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:

Disclaimers

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.
When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities

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 please contact Roxanna Usticke, Assistant Director of Social Work, Roxanna.Usticke@dhhs.nh.gov or 603-271-5386.

You may also contact Human Resources at NHH-HR@dhhs.nh.gov.

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