Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Woodburne Satell[...]

New York State; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Licensed Master Social Worker to join a dedicated team at a psychiatric center. This role involves delivering essential social work services to individuals facing mental health challenges. You will engage in crisis intervention, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with community resources to ensure comprehensive care. The position offers a supportive environment focused on recovery and professional growth, making it an ideal opportunity for passionate individuals eager to make a difference in the lives of others. Join a mission-driven organization committed to mental health and community well-being.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed and registered as LMSW in New York State.
• Experience in social work with individuals with mental illness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and develop treatment plans with individuals.
• Establish relationships with community providers for continuity of care.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Treatment Planning

Community Resource Linkage

Relationship Building

Education

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Job description

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Job Title

Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Woodburne Satellite Unit, P25801

Occupational Category

Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade

20

Bargaining Unit

PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range

From $72,032 to $91,381 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type

Permanent

Jurisdictional Class

Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage

0%

Workweek

Mon-Fri

Workday

From 6 AM to 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County: Sullivan

Street Address: Central New York Psychiatric Center - Woodbourne Satellite Unit, 99 Prison Road, Woodburne, NY

Duties Description

Are you ready to start your Social Work career with New York State? Central New York Psychiatric Center - Woodburn Satellite Unit is recruiting for a Licensed Master Social Worker to provide professional social work services to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As an LMSW at Central New York Psychiatric Center, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides culturally competent and evidence-based treatment and support services in a recovery-oriented environment to individuals with mental illness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Providing crisis intervention, service linkages, and discharge planning
2. Developing treatment plans with individuals and treatment team; monitoring and evaluating progress; and modifying treatment plans as needed
3. Determining discharge needs and appropriate community resources
4. Establishing and maintaining relationships with community providers to ensure continuity of care

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they are licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

1. NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
2. Access to tuition assistance programs
3. Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
4. Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
5. NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

Additional compensation may apply based on shift assignment. 7% shift differential for evening shift and weekend days. 10% shift differential for night shift.

This position is located at Central New York Psychiatric Center's Woodbourne Satellite Unit located on the grounds of Woodbourne Correctional Facility located in Sullivan County.

Important Notes

1. If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position.
2. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
3. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Telephone: [Not Provided]

Fax: [phone]

Email Address: [e-mail]

Application Instructions

Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.

Employment Application

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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