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Ellis Medicine Psychiatric Social Worker I PROS in Schenectady, New York
The Psychiatric Social Worker I will join the Ellis Medicine PROS located within the State St Health Center. The mission of PROS is to provide person-centered, holistic, recovery-oriented care so individuals can achieve their life goals. This employee will have the opportunity to provide direct care and advocacy for a diverse and vulnerable population. The PROS team specializes in a wide range of treatment interventions, including trauma-informed care and integrated mental health and substance use treatment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field
Mental health experience strongly preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The position is located indoors under normal working conditions. Should be able to push/pull 25 lb., lift/move 15 lb. from floor to table, be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, writing, and filing for extended periods of time, must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, typing and using photo copiers. Mobility requirements may include the ability to sit at a computer terminal or workstation for a prolonged period of time in addition to being able to squat, stand and walk for a reasonable length of time and distance.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
Provides direct care to a diverse population of people diagnosed with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).
Carries an individual caseload of 25-35 participants and weekly group load of 10-20; the number will be calculated based on acuity and need of participants, as well clinical/supervisory judgement.
PROS is primarily a group model program. Staff will be responsible for creating, implementing and running groups on a 4-12 week cycle.
In addition, Psychiatric Social Work I will provide evidence-based treatment such as CBT, DBT, ACT and other clinically appropriate interventions to participants on their case load and group load, as clinically indicated.
Incorporate multiple pathways to recovery and addiction treatment by utilizing a stage-wise treatment model addressing physical, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual barriers to healing and achieving life role goals.
Create a trauma-informed environment with a focus on safety and stabilization, peer support, and personal empowerment utilizing evidence-based curricula including the use of integrated body/mind techniques, self-care, and peer encouragement.
Advocates for an underserved population through coordination with primary care, care management, and other community partnerships, and facilitates/attends community provider meetings as need.
Assess determinants of health and make referrals for appropriate services, including but not limited to housing, transportation, medical providers, and care management.
Attends individual supervision (frequency determined by supervisor), weekly group supervision, and weekly team meetings with the all staff
Completes initial assessments on new participants within 45 days of admission and complete formal recommendations for continued treatment.
Utilizes the CASE (Chronological Assessment of Suicide Events) approach to assess suicide/homicide risk and safety to provide accurate interventions to mitigate harm to patient and community.
Submits all documentation within 72 business hours from the time of service; ensure weekly contact notes, monthly collateral contacts, progress notes, quarterly treatment plans, and annual relapse prevention are up to date with each billable service, completing plan amendments and documentation updates as needed.
Adheres to all OMH, Joint Commission, Department of Health, Medicaid & Medicare regulations.
Coordinates treatment with treatment team to ensure high quality care.
Provides services to participants who are on Assisted Outpatient Treatment or other court-mandated treatment through the County and/or judicial system; this includes writing the AOT orders for the treatment team, submitting them to the county, and coordinating/attending all AOT meetings
Provides group and individual caseload coverage when team members are out of the office, including providing crisis intervention, de-escalation, and risk assessment to any participant who requires immediate assistance.
Provide guidance, supervision, and mentorship to program interns from institutions of higher education both locally and nationally
Perform other duties as assigned