Psychiatric Services Specialist

Psychiatric Services Specialist

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Evansville State Hospital is one of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospitals who are committed to the mission of Hope and Recovery. Residing on 88 acres on the east side of Evansville, Ind., our facility provides medical treatment for chronic mental illness and substance abuse disorders from our dedicated team of psychiatrists and advanced practice professionals. Active Treatment helps our patients achieve their goals directed towards living in the most non-restrictive environment possible.

Our team of professionals assists our patients in the treatment process involving medical staff, nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation therapy and our community integration program. Evansville State Hospital continues to maintain accreditation through The Joint Commission as an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital as well as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification as a Psychiatric Medicare/Medicaid Hospital.

Role Overview:

Psychiatric Service Specialist provides clinical supervision to the Social Service Specialists. They also develop and implement policy and procedure, programming, oversee case management, admissions and discharges, provide inservice trainings, develop and evaluate staff competencies and coordinate legal issues. They are responsible for coordination of social services within ESH and with agencies outside ESH.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Discuss and remedy treatment problems associated with individual cases, program or department policy and/or standards of professional discipline.
• Assume responsibility over major component of social services department such as all community programs or all clinical services.
• Evaluate treatment plan formulation and effectiveness and makes changes within social services as necessary.
• Make recommendations to department director regarding departmental procedure and policy changes.
• Serve as liaison with the community, schools and other public service agencies explaining services and mission of agency social work.
• Assist director in establishing referral relationships with other public and private service agencies and in arranging clinical training experiences for students.
• Execute treatment through private consultations and group meetings.
• Meet periodically with treatment staff from other disciplines to handle more difficult cases effectively and to coordinate an interdisciplinary approach to treatment.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need For Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university. (Major in Counseling and Guidance, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, Criminology, Social Work, or a related area required); PLUS two (2) years of full-time experience in a psychiatric, group, medical, children, family or correctional setting.
• Thorough knowledge of community social service agencies;
• Ability to supervise and plan the coordination of social service programs with other related agencies;
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of psychiatric social work including social adjustment and rehabilitation, mental illness, personality development, casework, group counseling work and community placement;
• Thorough knowledge of laws, rules, regulations and guidelines for the care, treatment and rights of the mentally ill;
• Working knowledge of role of other treatment disciplines and ability to effectively coordinate interdisciplinary approach to treatment;
• Working knowledge of administrative and personnel techniques as related to the effective supervision and direction of programs;
• Ability to assume responsibility of agency-wide social services programs in absence of director;
• Ability to analyze program needs and effectiveness and to formulate plans for change to more adequately carry out mission of department;
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.