Psychiatric Social Worker 3 (PSW3) - WCC

Posting number: HS-WCC-2026-03169

Department: Dept. of Corrections

Division: HS - WCC

Job classification: PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER 3

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Community Services, Corrections, Mental Health, Public Health, Public Safety, Social Services, Human Services, Counseling, Health Care Support

Summary

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the critical role of Psychiatric Social Worker 3 (PSW3) for the Washington Corrections Center (WCC) located in Shelton, WA. This is a full-time day shift position with Sat/Sun off.  
 
This position works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide medical, behavioral health, and substance use disorder transition planning services. The position addresses transition needs of incarcerated individuals preparing for release, coordinates and advocates for needed services, provides resources, and develops Continuity of Care Plans that assist patients with significant physical and/or mental disorders in their transition back to the community.
 
A COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET WILL INCLUDE:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter
• Three professional references

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

Examples of duties

Conduct release planning for incarcerated individuals who have healthcare follow up needs:

• Identify transition needs for incarcerated individuals and assist with identification of community resources as needed.
• Complete Reentry Needs Assessment, healthcare related reentry facilitation, and Health Services Reentry Plan.
• Conduct reentry groups and forums as assigned/appropriate based on setting
• Set follow-up medical and mental health services in the community.
• Contact and coordinate services with other agencies including Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and DSHS Home and Community Services (HCS).
• Coordinate care with the Managed Care Organization (MCO).
• Attend Multidisciplinary Facility Risk Management Team (MDT/FRMT) meetings.
• Participate in case conferences with the primary therapist, psychiatric provider, primary care provider, Reentry/Discharge Nurse and/or pharmacy as needed in preparation for release.
• Provide education about Narcan administration.
• Facilitate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) necessary for immediate support at release.
• Document all contacts with patients per policy .
• Respond to kites and other correspondence.
• Input OMNI encounters.
• Cross coverage for other PSW locations as needed based on caseloads.

Facilitate Affordable Care Act (ACA), Transitions Outreach ABD Program. (TOAP) /Expedited Medical Eligibility (EME), and/ or Reentry Community Services Program (RCS-P) services prior to release:

• Offer assistance in completion of all documentation needed for the ACA application process.
• Complete the EME application for identified incarcerated individuals (both residential and outpatient), request Behavioral Health Discharge Summary from Psychologist 4 and follow TOAP procedures.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and assist as needed for RCS cases.
• Understand the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) process and communicate resource information.
• Coordinate with DSHS Home and Community Services.
• Participate in networking and information sharing with various community stakeholders.

Other transition and continuity of care duties as assigned:

• Support medical and mental health staff by coordinating medical surrogacy/legal guardianship when needed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain status as an Agency Affiliated Counselor** through the Washington State Department of Health or possess a current, valid WA Social Work license. In addition, SW licensure/credential must be maintained in good standing at all times in order to perform their SW duties. Each SW is responsible for adhering to the legal, educational and ethical requirements for maintaining their professional credentials.
• **Incumbent must apply for agency affiliated counselor license within 7 days of hire. An Agency Affiliated Counselor may only provide counseling services as part of his or her employment for a recognized agency. Appl