Licensed Master Social Worker (Spanish Language) (NY HELPS), Washington Heights Psychiatric Uni[...]

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

Job summary

An established state agency is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker fluent in Spanish to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team at the Audubon Clinic. This role involves providing vital mental health services, including psychosocial assessments, psychotherapy, and case management to individuals facing mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to supporting recovery and improving the lives of clients. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying a generous benefits package. If you are passionate about mental health and have the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance

Tuition assistance programs

Paid time off

NYS Retirement programs

Excellent opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed and registered as LMSW in New York State.
• Proficiency in Spanish at Level 3 is required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to individuals with mental illness at the Audubon Outpatient Clinic.
• Conduct screenings, evaluations, and develop treatment plans for clients.

Skills

Psychosocial Assessments

Case Management

Psychotherapy

Spanish Proficiency

Education

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Job description

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Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (Spanish Language) (NY HELPS), Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, Audubon Clinic, P25256

Occupational Category: Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade: 20

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

Salary Range: From $72032 to $91381 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

County: New York

Street Address: Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit- Audubon Clinic, 513 W 166th ST 4th Floor, New York, NY

Duties Description: New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI) - Washington Heights Community Service is recruiting a Licensed Master Social Worker (Spanish Language) to work at their Audubon Outpatient Clinic. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

This Licensed Master Social Worker (Spanish Language) position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team which includes peer specialists, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists. You will provide treatment to individuals with mental illness including:

1. Screening and evaluating individuals and families
2. Performing psychosocial assessments
3. Identifying the need for special services and making referrals to providers as needed
4. Connecting individuals to benefits and services
5. Providing psychotherapy
6. Providing case management
7. Developing treatment plans

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 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.

The selected candidate will be tested for proficiency in Spanish and must pass at Level 3 proficiency to be considered for appointment. Proficiency must be at a level that will assure your ability to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

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.
This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400.

NOTE:
1. 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.

2. 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 lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.

Contact Information:
Name: Human Resources
Telephone: [Insert Telephone Number]
Fax: [phone]
Email Address: [e-mail]

Address

Street: Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY

Notes on Applying: 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. Please apply by fax or mail: Employment Application

You can also apply for Social Worker positions online; please copy and paste this link into an internet browser: Online 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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