Admissions Clinical Social Worker

Title: Admissions Clinical Social Worker

State Role Title: 49012

Hiring Range: $66,320.00 to $91,522.00 - Pay to commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

Central State Hospital is recruiting for an Admissions Clinical Social Worker to provide comprehensive clinical social work services to patients of Central State Hospital. The Clinical Social Worker will provide an array of services to include case management, clinical assessment, individual/family/group therapy, collaboration with CSBs/community partners/ families, treatment planning, and discharge planning. Services provided will be person-centered, recovery oriented and trauma informed.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED:

- Master’s degree in social work.
- Experience in social work as it relates to case management and discharge planning.
- Experience with intake/assessments, treatment planning and individual, group and family therapy.
- Valid Virginia driver’s license
- Ability to provide transportation in a state vehicle as requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform the Job Successfully:

- Knowledge of the principles, theories, practices, services and techniques of social work, preferably with the forensic and/or civilly committed mentally ill population.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability to provide case management and coordinate resources for patients.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability of advanced assessment skills.
- Ability and skills in providing individual and group educational/supportive/insight counseling as well a family therapy.
- Ability to interview and gather pertinent information from patients and family.
- Ability to individually and in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams, develop goals and implement treatment plans according to patient needs and problems.
- Knowledge, skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Knowledgeable regarding NASW Code of Ethics.
- Ability to perform duties at a fast pace with frequent change.
- Ability to interact with other professionals as a contributing team member.

Additional Considerations

PREFFERED:

- Knowledge of forensic mental health is desirable.
- Prior inpatient social work experience is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Central State Hospital only accepts online applications via RMS. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.


An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.

Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to