Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I

The Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I will be directed by the Chief of Social Work in Social Work Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

Provides supervision and oversight of assigned Clinical Social Workers and interns.
Collaborates with Program Management and Chief of Social Work to evaluate Social Work staff performance and takes or recommends appropriate action.
Assists in the implementation of Performance Improvement.
Administers audit tools including entering data into data bases.
Interprets and analyzes findings for reports.
Proposes improvements in service delivery as a result of findings.
Plans and implements necessary changes in service delivery.
Provide coverage during the absence of the Chief of Social Work.
Provides in-services and training to social work staff
Provide orientation regarding social work duties and responsibilities to new Social Work staff.
Provide individual and group treatment for observation and training purposes.
Completes Clinical Social Work assessments and documentation.
Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI).
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in the management of the conduct of patients.

Candidate must have an MSW degree from an accredited school of social work and hold an LCSW license in CA.