DSHS BHHA Psychiatric Social Worker 4

Full Job Description

Join our team as a Psychiatric Social Worker 4 as an Electronic Health Records (EHR) clinical specialist in Olympia, WA!

Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (BHHA) is a vital part of the Department of Social Health Services (DSHS) and needs your help to support those we serve.

As a Psychiatric Social Worker 4 (PSW), you'll provide clinical leadership and perspective for the strategic planning, management, integration, and implementation of clinical information systems and technology for BHHA.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you'll do:

• Align workflows, processes, forms, and assessments across all BHHA
• Direct and guide staff members in the adoption of new workflow, processes, assessments and tools
• Understand and articulate current facility workflows and apply understanding of end to end processes
• Advocate for standardized solutions that deliver high quality of care
• Promote EHR activities and implementation and adoption of EHR
• Work with other psychiatric social work staff to consult and assist with process improvement activities
• Support technical teams by analyzing complex technology issues

What we're looking for:

• Outstanding clinical, interpersonal, communication, consensus building and negotiating skills
• Ability to train others
• Knowledge of principles of change management
• Ability to utilize critical thinking to bridge gaps between clinical, business and technology
• Detail oriented and capable of exploring innovative solutions to solve complex problems
• Ability to use the Microsoft suite and various computer programs
• Clinical Social Work License (LICSW, LASW)

Who should apply?
Those with a Master's degree from an approved school of social work.
AND
Three years of experience in counseling mentally or emotionally disturbed people.

Note: A degree in Social Work must be from an educational program accredited by the Counsel on Social Work Education.

Questions? Please contact sean.brauner@dshs.wa.gov and reference #00621.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Additional Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted.

Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.

Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.

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