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    social worker - Columbia, SC , USA, United States - State of South Carolina

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    Salary: $59, $70,054.00 Annually

    Location : Richland County, SC

    Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

    Job Number: 164158

    Agency: Department of Mental Health-Bryan Psychiatric and William S. Hall Hospital

    Opening Date: 04/22/2024

    Closing Date: 4/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

    Class Code:: GB75

    Position Number::

    Normal Work Schedule:: Other

    Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Work schedule can be anywhere from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

    Pay Band: Band 5

    Opening Date: 04/22/2024

    EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

    Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at Follow the status of your application on-line.

    Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

    Job Responsibilities

    With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

    This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

    As the Social Worker, working under limited supervision, performs diversified social work duties for a complex caseload consisting of patients with multiple psycho-social problems including criminal charges. These duties include completing assessments, group and individual treatment, discharge planning, and related duties. Services are provided to an inpatient population, 18 years of age and older.

    Responsibilities for this Social Worker include but are not limited to:
    • Maintains a caseload of patient's requiring intensive psychiatric treatment by completing all documentation and clinical services related to the caseload assigned to include, but not limited to, case management, group, individual, and family counseling/treatment, treatment planning, short-term interventions as needed, and discharge planning.
    • Participates in discharge planning activities and assumes the major role for implementation of referrals, scheduling of appointments and the sharing of recommendations with community agencies and programs to ensure continuity of care. This includes alternate care placements or facilitation with other resources such as establishing financial platform and other related matters.
    • Performs treatment team coordination for multi-disciplinary treatment team process. Coordinates with treatment team, family, patients, and other collateral sources, monitors patient's treatment and provides information for treatment team to ensure patients' needs are being met. Authors treatment plans, interim updates and progress on goals and objectives. Maintains the treatment team calendar and communication between treatment team members.
    • Responsible for preparation of thorough and accurate Psychosocial Assessments and Forensic Review Board reports for assigned patients recommended for discharge. Community Disposition/Discharge Plan for patients approved for discharge, and other Clinical Assessments (including Report for Designated Examiner as assigned) as needed to facilitate treatment success and transition to the community. Reports are legible and/or entered into EHR, professionally written with accurate punctuation and grammar.
    • Attends core competency training, (PMAB, Infection Control, Patient Rights, HIPPA, etc.) and all required trainings as assigned. Attends monthly Social Work meetings and maintain Social Work Licensure. Maintains knowledge and enforce policies and procedures.
    • As assigned by supervisor, after at least one year of experience with the agency - will be able to serve as a field instructor or preceptor for students completing their field placement at Bryan Psychiatric Hospital. Will be responsible for completing appropriate paperwork as needed for the student and ensuring the student meets all educational/contractual requirements.
    • Provides weekend, holiday, evening, and hazardous weather coverage as needed and/or assigned.
    Minimum and Additional Requirements

    State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in social work from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body for social work programs, or from a social work program whose standards are at least equivalent to the minimum standards required by the nationally recognized accrediting body approved by the Board.

    Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements: A master's degree from a Social Work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, LMSW-SC Board of Social Work Examiner's and one (1) year of experience.

    Note:If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
    Additional Comments

    The selected candidate should be capable of delivering social work services to a diverse and highly vulnerable population which presents with multiple psycho-social problems, with little supervision of the technical aspect of Social Work. Must have excellent professional judgement and must be willing to participate in training. Knowledge of Federal and State laws pertaining to social services programs & CST/CR issues. Ability to move freely around campuses to complete essential job duties. Computer knowledge and skills sufficient to complete essential job duties in an efficient manner.

    The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

    South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

    Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

    The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
    • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
    • 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
    • 15 days sick leave per year
    • 13 paid holidays
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
    Benefits for State Employees

    The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

    Insurance Benefits
    Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

    Retirement Benefits
    State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

    Workplace Benefits
    State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

    Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

    01

    Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.
    • Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.
    03

    Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?
    • Yes
    • No
    04

    Do you have a master's degree from a Social Work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, LMSW-SC Board of Social Work Examiner's and one (1) year of experience?
    • Yes
    • No
    05

    Are you licensed as a LMSW?
    • Yes
    • No
    06

    Have you ever been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?
    • Yes
    • No
    07

    If you answered yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the events that took place, the name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body, and your current status with the board or body.

    08

    From where did you learn of this employment opportunity?
    • SC State jobs
    • Simply Hired
    • Indeed
    • College/Alumni Career Services Center
    • Friend/Relative
    • Current DMH Employee
    • Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify.
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    If you answered Current DMH Employee for question above, please list name below:

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    If you answered Other for question #8, please indicate from where below:

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    Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put negotiable or open).

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