WDVA Psychiatric Social Worker 3, Full-Time Permanent, Spokane Veterans Home

• This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

Some of what you'll do:

• Conducts interviews for ongoing assessment and treatment with a focus on the resident’s cognitive, mood, psychosocial and behavioral status.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Monitoring, tracking and reporting on resident and family complaints and grievance.
• Completing documentation in a timely fashion and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Assessments, 1 on 1 visits, phone calls, care conferences, discharge planning.
• Serves as facility discharge planner, assessing resident readiness for discharge and planning for smooth transition from facility to community.
• Maintains working knowledge and written materials related to community resources.
• Conducts and participates in resident/family groups, facilitates resident care conferences, and provides input on resident status relative to area of expertise.
• Develops behavior plans and maintains behavior monitors when necessary.
• A primary responsibility is to ensure that all psych drugs are tracked and monitored.
• Prepares reports for behavior team on assigned residents.
• Reviews monitors/plans and with team support & makes recommendations.
• Provides in-service education to all staff as required by regulation and as needed.
• Provide oversight, direction, training, performance development plan expectations and evaluations, and approval for leave, timesheet reporting, etc.
• And much more!

Required:

• Master’s degree in Social Work. (Must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education).
• Must have a minimum of two years of experience providing care for individuals in Nursing Home setting.
• Must have advanced practice knowledge in aging, disability, mental illness, PTSD and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Current valid licensure in the State of WA for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
• Must be proficient in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English.

• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening in accordance with DVA policy 670.000 Tuberculosis Testing.
• Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the Washington Industrial Safety and Act standards. Must be able to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protection as required by a job or task.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance, proper call-in/call-out, and be willing to work as needed.
• Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and the Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

Supplemental Information:

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Application Process:

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

• This position is non-represented.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at [email protected].

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at [email protected].