Social Worker- Forensics (G.W. Bryan Hospital)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Social Worker, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital- Forensics, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

Under limited supervision, you will perform diversified social work duties for a complex population consisting of clients with multiple diagnoses and psycho-social problems including criminal charges. These duties include maintaining a caseload of patient's requiring intensive psychiatric treatment by completing all documentation and clinical services related to the caseload assigned. Participate in discharge planning activities. Perform case coordination for multi-disciplinary treatment team process. You are responsible for preparation of thorough and accurate Psychosocial Assessments and Forensic Review Board Reports for assigned patients recommended for discharge. As directed, supports Forensic Outpatient Social Work initiatives.

Responsibilities for the Social Worker include:

• Maintain a caseload of patient's requiring intensive psychiatric treatment by completing all documentation and clinical services related to the caseload assigned.

• Participate in discharge planning activities and assumes the major role for implementation of referrals, scheduling of appointments and the sharing of recommendations with community agencies and programs to ensure continuity of care.

• Perform case coordination for multi-disciplinary treatment team process. Coordinate with treatment team, family, patients and other collateral sources, monitor patient's treatment and provide information for treatment team to ensure the patient's needs are being met.

• Responsible for preparation of thorough and accurate Psychosocial Assessments and Forensic Review Board Reports for assigned patients recommended for discharge.

• Attend core competency trainings and all required trainings as assigned. Attend monthly social work meetings and maintain Social Work Licensure, Maintain knowledge and enforce policies and procedures.

• Serve as field instructor or preceptor for students completing their field placement at Bryan Psychiatric Hospital after at least one (1) year of experience with the agency.• A bachelor's degree in Social Work or Social Welfare program accredited by the Council of Social Work education or from a Social Work or Social Welfare Program offered by a regionally accredited institution, plus experience as a professional social worker.

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire, employees must:• Be capable of delivering social work services to a diverse and highly vulnerable population that presents with multiple psycho-social problems with minimal supervision of the technical aspects of social work.

• Have excellent professional judgement and be willing to participate in training.
• Have thorough knowledge of social work principles, practices, and techniques as well as general knowledge of Federal & State laws pertaining to social service programs and CST/CR issues.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.