DSHS BHA Lead Psychiatric Social Worker
DSHS BHA Lead Psychiatric Social Worker
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$ 7779 - 10460
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Join our team as a Lead Psychiatric Social Worker at our newest behavioral health treatment campus Maple Lane in Grand Mound near Centralia WA.
As a Lead Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW) you will direct psychiatric care within the campus by developing implementing and monitoring performance standards for both civil and forensic populations. Provides social work supervision hours to the social workers on the campus.
Maple Lane is a key business unit of DSHSs Behavioral Health Administration where our dedicated staff offers patients enriching opportunities and experiences outside the hospital setting preparing them for a smooth transition back into the community. This is a great opportunity to be a team member as BHA modernizes and enhances behavioral health treatment in Washington State.
Opportunities performed onsite at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5 premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some of what you will do
- Working with Psychiatric Social Worker 3s establish performance standards for social workers assigned to the Maple Lane campus. This includes both civil and forensic populations
- As a licensed Clinical Social Worker provide supervision hours as necessary to social workers as they work towards licensure
- Provide subject matter expertise to both clinical and administrative management
Who should apply
- Licensed clinical social workers (LCSW)
- Three years of experience in counseling people with behavioral health diagnosis
Interested or have questions Apply today or contact Kris George by email at or phoneand reference 00958.
Why Join Us
We partner with people to access support care and resources. DSHS employees make a difference in WA State every day by supporting sustainable recovery independence and wellness.See why people like you choose careers at DSHS:The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity antiracism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
