Licensed Master Social Worker — Therapy & Community Support

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation leave

Paid personal leave

Paid sick leave

Professional development and training

Public retirement system (ERS)

Job summary

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities seeks a licensed Master Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary treatment team. You will coordinate care, provide individual and family therapy, and advocate for clients’ rights and access to services, while building community resources to support integration and independence.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with staff across disciplines in a dynamic public service environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with current New York State registration.
• Open Competitive title or eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law sections 70.1, 70.4 or 52.6.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, coordinates care, and participates in treatment planning.
• Provides social work and therapeutic services including life skills, family support, and community integration.
• Assesses client and family needs and records psychosocial observations.
• Delivers individual, group, and family therapy and crisis intervention.
• Advocates for clients’ rights and access to benefits and services.
• Maintains professional relationships with community providers to ensure continuity of care.

Job description

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities seeks a licensed Master Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary treatment team. You will coordinate care, provide individual and family therapy, and advocate for clients’ rights and access to services, while building community resources to support integration and independence.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with staff across disciplines in a dynamic public service environment.