Psychiatric Social Worker - Yaphank Jail

Suffolk County NY

Yaphank, New York, US
Base: $54,392; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Fully remote
Licensed master social worker or licensed clinical social worker
Mental status evaluations for incarcerated individuals
Crisis intervention and suicide watch monitoring
The role involves performing daily mental status evaluations and providing long-term supportive counseling to incarcerated individuals at Yaphank Jail

Job Summary

  • The role involves performing daily mental status evaluations and providing long-term supportive counseling to incarcerated individuals at Yaphank Jail.
  • Candidates must hold a valid New York State license as either a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
  • The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, pension, vacation accrual, sick leave, and thirteen paid holidays.

Matching Summary

The role involves performing daily mental status evaluations and providing long-term supportive counseling to incarcerated individuals at Yaphank Jail.

Salary

Base: $54,392; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, pension, vacation, sick leave, personal days, 13 paid holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Mental status evaluations for incarcerated individuals
  • Crisis intervention and suicide watch monitoring
  • Individual and group counseling services
  • Treatment planning and case management

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with chemically dependent persons
  • Ability to work in a correctional facility setting
  • Strong judgment and initiative in intake decisions
  • Cooperative relationship building with multi-disciplinary teams

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work from accredited college
  • Valid NYS LMSW or LCSW certification
  • Valid New York State Motor Vehicle License
  • Must pass Civil Service Exam: Psychiatric Social Worker

Work Rights

Not specified

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