Clinical Social Worker I, II or III Temp

Job Posting Title

Clinical Social Worker I, II or III Temp

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 2

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

November 12, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is based on education and experience.

Level I: Up to $26.965385

Level II: Up to $29.474519

Level III: Up to $31.730769

Why you'll love it here

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you

Job Description

Position Summary

Positions in this family are assigned responsibility for providing clinical social services in state facilities, hospitals, clinics, or institutions.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

* •Manages a caseload and provides clinical social services on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
* Provides individual, groups, or family therapy to individuals with psychological, medical, neurological, speech/language, and/or developmental problems.
* Evaluates the needs of individuals and families, obtains psychosocial history; assesses needs and links individuals and families with available psychological, health and social services.
* Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assess treatment needs; coordinates treatment activities and provides input into the development of treatment plans.
* Acts as an advocate for the client; supports self-advocacy efforts, and supports client in exercising rights, choices and responsibilities.
* Participates in staff conferences for the purpose of overall program planning.
* Consults with individual and community organizations on the improvement of existing resources.
* Provides education, consultation, and technical assistance to professional staff, community organizations, agencies and other groups.

Other Duties

* Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
* Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

Level I: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Upon appointment, incumbents designated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall complete certification in one of the following required Departmental sponsored training in case management: Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager - Adult; Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager - Child, Adolescent and Family; or Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager - Dual Certification. Some positions with the Oklahoma State Department of Health may require current Oklahoma licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Level II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and two years of professional social work experience.

Level III: Requirements at this level consist of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and four years of professional social work experience.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of principles and practices of social work: of current social and health problems; of the principles of family health and psychosocial aspects of human relations; of community, state and national health and welfare resources; of psychosocial terminology; of the principles of interviewing; of social assistance requirements; and of psychosocial treatment techniques. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and choosing an appropriate course of action; to make decisions; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Combination of office, vehicle, and homes. Travel may include traveling during inclement weather.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.