Job description
Central State Hospital (CSH), a 277-bed Joint Commission accredited inpatient psychiatric facility located in Petersburg, Virginia, is recruiting a Social Worker. Central State has been providing quality care and treatment to the citizens of the Commonwealth continuously since 1870. It serves Central Virginia for Civil Admissions, while its Maximum Security Forensic program serves the entire Commonwealth.
Central State Hospital is seeking a qualified Social Worker to plan, organize and implement a range of social work services that are person centered and recovery focused to patients admitted to Central State Hospital.
This position will assist with Civil Admissions, case management discharge planning, benefits allocation, and supportive counseling. Services rendered will be collaborative with patients, their support system, interdisciplinary treatment teams and community agencies.
Central State Hospital is seeking a qualified Social Worker to plan, organize and implement a range of social work services that are person centered and recovery focused to patients admitted to Central State Hospital.
This position will assist with Civil Admissions, case management discharge planning, benefits allocation, and supportive counseling. Services rendered will be collaborative with patients, their support system, interdisciplinary treatment teams and community agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
The selected candidate must have comprehensive knowledge of social work theory and practice. Understanding of the functioning of hospital/community mental health systems. Ability to form therapeutic relationships with patients, their support systems and community partners. Demonstrated skills in interviewing, documentation, communication (orally/writing), problem solving, case management and collaboration with other professionals. Ability to perform duties at a fast pace with frequent change. Knowledgeable regarding NASW Code of Ethics.
The selected candidate must have comprehensive knowledge of social work theory and practice. Understanding of the functioning of hospital/community mental health systems. Ability to form therapeutic relationships with patients, their support systems and community partners. Demonstrated skills in interviewing, documentation, communication (orally/writing), problem solving, case management and collaboration with other professionals. Ability to perform duties at a fast pace with frequent change. Knowledgeable regarding NASW Code of Ethics.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in an inpatient setting with individuals with mental illness is preferred.
Special Requirements
An extensive criminal history background investigation, employment references and drug testing will be conducted.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Central State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY
In addition to a rewarding work experience, Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at 804-524-7111 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CSH accepts online applications only. LIST ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE . IN DESCRIBING YOUR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE , PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC . WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE .
Each submission is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. This review is based on the actual narrative provided by the applicant, not on the basis of job titles listed. Therefore, it is essential to provide descriptive information prior to submission for consideration. Please call (804) 524-7111 for any assistance needed.
Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved Certificate of Disability?
If yes, please attach your Certificate of Disability to this application under the documents section using the optional document section.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at 804-524-7111 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CSH accepts online applications only. LIST ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE . IN DESCRIBING YOUR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE , PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC . WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE .
Each submission is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. This review is based on the actual narrative provided by the applicant, not on the basis of job titles listed. Therefore, it is essential to provide descriptive information prior to submission for consideration. Please call (804) 524-7111 for any assistance needed.
Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved Certificate of Disability?
If yes, please attach your Certificate of Disability to this application under the documents section using the optional document section.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Central State Hospital is a DBHDS (Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services) facility. DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID -19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
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