For permanent, non-competitive appointment under the Civil Service Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program, possession of a license and current registration as a licensed master social worker in New York State.
Please NOTE: Registration and licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor is not considered qualifying for these examinations.
Candidate(s) must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.
Duties Description The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) 1 will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The incumbent will function as an admissions coordinator and may be responsible for managing a small counseling caseload. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Interview clients and review medical/psychiatric history, and complete various assessments as part of treatment plan development.
• Assess individual and family needs, strengths, and limitations.
• Complete required client and facility admissions documentation, adhering to applicable OASAS procedures and confidentiality regulations.
• Provide orientation to the clients regarding the nature of the treatment facility, including its programs, activities, policies, and rules.
• Record significant psychosocial events and/or changes in clinical condition.
• Determine the individual needs for referral to community-based services.
• Serve as a resource to other team members regarding social adjustment, discharge service needs, and the effective utilization of community services.
• May provide individual, group, and family counseling, as well as crisis intervention.
• May provide clinical consultation and assistance to members of the professional staff and members of the treatment team, under the clinical supervision of a licensed clinical social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist.
• Prepare reports and maintain all records as required.
Additional Comments Appointment status will be discussed in more detail at a later point in the recruitment process with candidates who are under serious consideration. Candidates may potentially be appointed on a non-competitive basis via the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) program. If applicable, additional information about the HELP program will also be provided.
Mandatory overtime (MOT) is a requirement of this position. Chosen candidate(s) will be added to the mandatory overtime roster, which is utilized on a rotating basis. The MOT is applied during times of emergency, after the agency has made a good faith effort to have overtime covered and all other staffing options have been exhausted (volunteers, hourly staff, contracted staff). Our Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) operate 24/7/365 programing. Therefore, MOT IS an essential function of this position and is critical to maintaining adequate staffing at all times in order to ensure the health and safety of clients within the facility.
Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 13 State holidays per year.
If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice .
Background Investigation Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Bureau of Human Resources Management
Telephone (518) 457-2963
Fax (518) 457-4880
Email Address Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS OASAS
1450 Western Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12203
Notes on Applying If interested, please submit your current resume and cover letter to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov and use reference code LMSW1/NORRIS in the subject line of your email. Failure to include this code may result in your application not being processed.
If you are a current or former NYS employee, please provide your Social Security Number for verification of transfer eligibility.