Social Worker (NY HELPS), Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, STARC, Marcy, Oakview, P26083
New York State
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleSocial Worker (NY HELPS), Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, STARC, Marcy, Oakview, P26083
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually
Duties Description Are you ready to start your Social Work career with New York State? Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (STARC)is recruiting for a Social
Worker to assist Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW) and
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) in providing professional
social work services to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
As a Social Worker at Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing case management and service coordination under the supervision of an LMSW or LCSW including:
• Providing service linkages and access to benefits to meet
individuals personal and social needs
• Educating individuals and families about the nature of illness
and disorders
• Providing individuals with vocational and educational resources
• Interviewing individuals to gather background information
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:
• Possess a limited permit to practice social work in New York
State; or
• Eligible to enter the examination for licensure as a Licensed
Master Social Worker (LMSW) in New York State
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.
Candidates will immediately advance to Licensed Master Social
Worker, SG-20, when they receive their NYS Licensed Master Social Worker License.
Additional Comments LMSWs are eligible for shift differential pay
• 7% for evening and weekend day shifts
• 10% for night shifts
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.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address starc-personnel@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, STARC Oakview
9005 Old River Rd
Notes on ApplyingIndicate 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.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
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.