Psychiatric Social Worker Iii

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Participates in inter-disciplinary team conferences to formulate or evaluate a treatment plan.
• Maintains a caseload, providing therapeutic treatment to clients and families.
• Assists in analysis of operations, making recommendations with a view to improving division/department policy and procedures.
• Refers or assigns cases to appropriate unit or staff for effective service delivery.
• Prepares narrative statistical and court reports, if necessary. May prepare application forms for benefits or services.
• Oversees the operation of a psychiatric social work unit.
• Interviews patients, clients, family members and/or persons deemed necessary to obtain the most complete case history.
• Provides consultation to staff to enable them to intervene in crisis situations or directly handles explosive situations.
• Provides technical guidance to professional and para-professional staff in a psychiatric setting, and monitors subordinates to assure quality level of services. Trains and orients new staff.
• Provides consultative services to state and private agencies and may participate in community projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Psychiatric Social Worker III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.