Social Work Assistant 1, (NY HELPS), Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P26259

New York State Office of Mental Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking a Social Work Assistant 1 to join their team at the Manhattan Psychiatric Center. This full-time role encompasses providing case management and service coordination for individuals with mental health needs, leveraging a bachelor's degree in a human service field, with strong advocacy and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance

Access to tuition assistance programs

Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth

Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year

Paid sick leave

NYS Retirement programs

Qualifications

• 1 year of social work experience required.
• Experience in interviewing and service coordination.
• Ability to prepare case histories.

Responsibilities

• Interview individuals and families to gather information.
• Prepare case histories and determine eligibility for services.
• Advocate for individuals in obtaining services.

Skills

Case Management

Advocacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human service field

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Social Work Assistant 1, (NY HELPS), Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P26259

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Social Work Assistant 1, (NY HELPS), Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P26259

Join to apply for the Social Work Assistant 1, (NY HELPS), Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P26259 role at New York State Office of Mental Health

New York State Office of Mental Health provided pay range

This range is provided by New York State Office of Mental Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$53,764.00/yr - $68,630.00/yr

Duties Description

Manhattan Psychiatric Center is recruiting for Social Work Assistant 1 to provide case management and service coordination activities for individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Social Work Assistant 1 at Manhattan Psychiatric Center, you will work with an interdisciplinary team and duties will include:

• Interviewing individuals and their families to gather background information
• Preparing case histories and determining eligibility for services
• Advocating and assisting individuals in identifying and obtaining services
  
  

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 have a bachelor’s degree in a human service field and 1 year of social work experience.

• Substitution: Master’s degree in social work can substitute for 1 year of specialized experience.
  
  

OR

Candidates from 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.

Additional Comments

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

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

Background checks will be required.

This position is eligible for a Down State Adjustment of $4,000.

NOTE:

• 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.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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