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Psychiatric Services Specialist

State of Indiana·Richmond, Indiana

$39,000 - $39,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and manage case coordination for patients at a state psychiatric hospital. Coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans and execute complex discharge strategies to transition patients back into the community.

Work for Indiana 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.

About Richmond State Hospital: Richmond State Hospital is about the people we serve and the community relationships we have developed, dating back to 1890.

Richmond State Hospital is a public behavioral health facility operated by the state of Indiana and one of six state psychiatric hospitals within the Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction.

As part of a newly integrated system of state psychiatric hospitals, we serve consumers across the state as the Eastern Center of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Nestled in northwestern Richmond, our beautiful campus provides a quiet and peaceful environment.

We provide psychiatric and co-occurring treatment to all adults regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identification, age, handicap, national origin, and ability to pay for services.

We are proud of our heritage and committed to continuing our tradition of service.

Richmond State Hospital offers individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, chaplain services, family therapy and education, group psych-education, rehabilitation therapies, and patient employment opportunities.

Unit-based programming is augmented with campus-wide specialty groups.

RSH has been a state leader in evidenced-based medication prescribing to both reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy and optimize clinical outcomes.

The hospital clinical and medical leadership collaborate with the unit treatment teams to provide the most contemporary and comprehensive care possible.

Salary

  • The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.
  • A
  • Day in the
  • Life:
  • The essential functions of this role are as follows:Serve as social worker and/or case manager, performing comprehensive mental health and biopsychosocial assessments including clinical interviews and pre-admission evaluations.Conduct admissions for new patients, ensuring completion of admission notes, ROIs (HIPAA, advanced directives, human rights), and informing patients of their Patient Rights.Gather necessary information to determine patient needs and establish initial treatment plans.Plan, implement, and monitor therapeutic techniques and interventions tailored to patients’ development and treatment needs.Coordinate Monthly Treatment Plan Updates (MTPUs) by scheduling meetings, facilitating multidisciplinary discussions, and updating short-term goals, interventions, and progress validations.Provide therapeutic group interventions to patients and document participation; participate in referring patients to appropriate therapeutic groups.Participate in daily morning huddles to discuss patient status with the multidisciplinary team.Maintain a therapeutic alliance with patients and their families/caregivers.Assist patients in developing community living skills and obtaining needed items (clothing, patient funds for canteen, item requests from guardians).Manage patient logistics, including approved phone/visit lists, mail facilitation, and Leave of Absence paperwork for appointments or passes.Assist in completing applications for patient needs, such as SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, PASSR, and obtaining legal identification/documents.Maintain "real-time" documentation of interactions with patients and external stakeholders via Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and complete progress notes at required intervals.Consult and act as a liaison between the clinical team and external parties, including social service agencies, gatekeepers, and guardians.Prepare and execute discharge plans in collaboration with mental health centers, families, and representatives.Place patients on discharge or transfer waitlists and complete all associated pre-discharge and discharge paperwork.Provide updates regarding complex patient discharges to be staffed with the complex discharge committee.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

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree in a human services field and experience in mental health. Candidates must be able to obtain CPR and Bridge Building certifications and possess advanced knowledge of social work and recovery practices.

  • associate degree
  • Case Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Group Therapy Facilitation
  • Recovery Support
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Discharge Planning
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Biopsychosocial Assessment
  • Community Resource Coordination
  • Clinical Interviewing
  • Social Work Principles

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vision Insurance
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Pension Plan
  • Free Parking
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • Wellness Rewards Program
  • Paid New Parent Leave
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Paid Childbirth Recovery Leave
  • Paid Community Service Leave
  • Free LinkedIn Learning Access
  • Deferred Compensation 457(b) Account

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$39,000 - $39,000/yr
Location
Richmond, Indiana
Posted
Jun 25, 2026
Closes
Aug 8, 2026
Application
Employer website
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State of Indiana

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  • Need for
  • Success: Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of social work and recovery.Specialized knowledge of case management, assessment, and continuum of care.Practical knowledge of community social services agencies and the ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with them.Working knowledge of other treatment disciplines such as: rehabilitation therapy, psychology, dietetics and nursing and the ability to integrate these while discharge planning.Working knowledge of causes, symptoms, and limitations of various mental disabilities.Must obtain CPR and Bridge Building certification, demonstrate ability to perform techniques, and maintain certification throughout employment. Associates Degree in a Human Service related field (i.e. social work, sociology, psychology, human services, or criminal justice) along with experience in the mental health field preferred.Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Supervisory
  • Responsibilities/Direct
  • Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
  • 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 plansWellness
  • Rewards
  • Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewardsHealth savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contributionDeferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer matchTwo (2) fully-funded pension plan optionsA 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 mothersUp to 15 hours of paid community service leaveCombined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off12 paid holidays, 14 on election yearsEducation Reimbursement ProgramGroup life insuranceReferral Bonus programEmployee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visitsQualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFree Parking for most positionsFree
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  • 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.
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    Indiana behavioral-health roles often see steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for candidates with graduate training and an active associate-level license. These positions can be competitive because employers look for applicants who are already licensed in Indiana and are progressing toward full licensure. On this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details faster; a practical next step is to confirm your license status and match your graduate field to the posting before applying.

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