| Date: | January 16, 2013 |
| Position #: | 16205  |
| Labor Grade/Salary: | 23 / $41,086.50 - $48,769.50 & $260.00 per/year direct care |
| Location: | Concord, NH |
| Contact Name & Phone: | Elizabeth Foster 603-271-5504 |
| Send Application to: | NH Dept. of Health and Human Services Human Resources 129 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 |
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
New Hampshire Hospital/ Social Services / Concord
Starting Salary Range: $41,086.50- $48,769.50 & $260.00 per/year direct care
SCOPE OF WORK: This position is assigned to work with all patients in an inpatient psychiatric facility. Has considerable knowledge and experience in providing psychiatric social work services within the field of mental health. Provides professional services in psychiatric social work to all psychiatric patient populations consisting of the observation/evaluation, assessment and treatment of acutely ill psychiatric patients with a wide range of psychiatric disabilities. The scope of services involves initial professional assessment of problem areas, formulation of psychosocial diagnosis, treatment interventions based on diagnosis, and comprehensive discharge planning including arrangements for aftercare and treatment with community agencies.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a college or university approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
Experience: Three years’ experience involving psychiatric social work (mental, emotional or behavioral disorders) prior to or subsequent to obtaining the graduate degree.
License/Certification: New Hampshire driver's license and/or access to transportation with liability insurance as required by state laws if necessary for performing job accountabilities.
PREFERRED REQIREMENTS: Eligible to pursue License for Clinical Social Work (LICSW).Employees will be required to pay an agency/union fee.
For further information please contact Elizabeth Foster, Assistant Administrator, at (603) 271-5504.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications may be obtained from and return to the Human Resources Office at the Dept. of Health and Human Services, 129 Pleasant St., Concord, NH 03301, (603) 271-9344, or dhhscareers@dhhs.state.nh.us and available on the internet at www.admin.state.nh.us/hr, Please reference position #16205 on the completed application. *** In order to receive credit for post-secondary education, a copy of official transcripts with a seal and/or signature MUST be included with the application. Please have transcripts forwarded to the Human Resources office with the recruiting agency. Position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found. EOE
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