Social Worker Specialist
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Job PostingImportant Recruitment Information for this vacancyJob Posting closes: Open until filledRequired documents uploaded by:Agency Information:Laid out on a 78-acre campus, Larned State Hospital (LSH) is the largest psychiatric facility in the state serving the western two-thirds of Kansas with nearly 1,000 employees and the capacity to treat more than 450 patients daily, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. LSH is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). the PositionWho can apply: AnyoneClassified/Unclassified Service: UnclassifiedFull-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeRegular/Temporary: RegularWork Schedule: M-F 8-5Eligible to Receive Benefits: YesVeterans' Preference Eligible: YesSearch Keywords: Social WorkerCompensation: $25.05/hourTEMPORARY additional pay of $2.50/hr. for each hour worked.$1,000 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days of employment.* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.Employment BenefitsComprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverageSick & Vacation leaveWork-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leavePaid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)Fitness Centers in select locationsEmployee discounts with the STAR ProgramRetirement and deferred compensation programsVisit the Employee Benefits page for more information…Position Summary & ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:This position is an integral and critical part of the treatment and discharge plan for the patients on the Psychiatric Services Program of Larned State Hospital. The mission is to provide inpatient mental health care and treatment to adult clients in the LSH catchment area; to provide inpatient evaluation, care and mental health treatment, and substance abuse services in a controlled and secure environment; to improve mental health services to the public in collaboration with community based mental health providers by providing services that include mental health awareness, education and coordinated services and; and to provide quality support services to state agencies in the surrounding area. The Social Worker Specialist is responsible for gathering and documenting information regarding the patients' treatment, progress, and discharge planning. Social Workers are the primary liaisons to families as well as the community resources, relaying information to the team in written form as well as verbally. Social workers coordinate placement for patients to ensure that patients are released to the least restrictive environment possible, without endangering safety.Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:Social Work Duties:* Make collateral contacts (i.e. courts, CMHC's, KDADs, CDDO's, and legitimately involved others) to gather and share information pertinent to the patient's treatment, maintaining professional standards of confidentiality.* Make initial contact with newly admitted patient(s) to identify and implement indicated social services.* Develops and implements community-based discharge plans in collaboration with agencies and legitimately involved others.* Assure patient's rights are provided to assigned patients and documentation is completed.* Provide patient/family education specific to Social Services role and indicated treatment. Educates patients regarding psychiatric disorders, treatment and self care as indicated.* Explain legal status to patients and families as indicated.* The individual in this position has access to Protected Health Information (PHI) under the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA). PHI must be safeguarded and released in accordance with the provisions of the HIPPA Privacy Regulations and state and federal law.Documentation:* Complete psychosocial assessments in collaboration with treatment team members.* Document Social Services treatment course and progress in treatment in accordance with department and agency standards.* Document family contacts and discharge planning.Treatment Team Duties:* Develop discharge plans in collaboration with the patient, community providers, legitimately involved others and the treatment team.* Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to assess patient's treatment progress and identify treatment needs in compliance with LSH policies and procedures and State/Federal Mandates* Provides court testimony to fact.* Share pertinent information vital to patient treatment and discharge.Psychosocial Education:* Provide supportive counseling to patients and family members as needed.* Research best practices for psychosocial education.Other Duties as Assigned:* Attend LSH team meetings, program meetings, and other meetings as assigned/needed.* Participate in performance improvement projects as assigned.* Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Department Head, and/or Clinical/Program Director.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:* License to practice social work in the State of Kansas at the time of hire.* Licensed by the BSRB in social work (LBSW or higher).* CPI Certification within one month of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.* Some positions require an approved drug test unless the incumbent is moving from one safety-sensitive position to another safety-sensitive position within the same agency performing substantially similar duties.Preferred Qualifications:* Two [2] years' experience providing mental health services and two [2] years' experience working in an inpatient psychiatric setting.Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:* Ability to pass a KBI background and pre-employment drug test.Recruiter Contact InformationName: Mitchell SmithEmail: ...@ks.govPhone: 620.###.####Mailing Address: 1301 KS Hwy 264, Larned, KS 67550Job Application ProcessFirst Sign in or register as a New User.Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information pageNotifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications pageHelpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: How to Apply for a Job - Instructions and How to Search for a Job - Instructions Required Documents for this Application to be CompleteUpload these on the Careers - My Job Applications pageTranscriptsDD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application*Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents How to Claim Veterans PreferenceVeterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran ; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.Learn more about claiming Veteran's PreferenceHow to Claim Disability Hiring PreferenceApplicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring PreferencePLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)###-####, scanned and emailed to ...@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference CoordinatorOffice of Personnel ServicesLandon State Office Building900 SW Jackson, Rm 401Topeka, KS 66612Equal Employment OpportunityThe State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.