Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, H

Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, HALT, Five Points Residential Mental Health Unit, P27308

Apply for the Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS) role at New York State Office of Mental Health.

Pay

Base pay range: $74,193–$94,121 per year. Actual pay depends on skills and experience.

Duties

Provide professional social work services to individuals with mental illness in a recovery‑oriented environment. Duties include:

• Providing crisis intervention, service linkages, and discharge planning
• Developing treatment plans with individuals and the treatment team; monitoring and evaluating progress; modifying plans as needed
• Determining discharge needs and appropriate community resources
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with community providers to ensure continuity of care

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates may be considered through the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if licensed and registered as an LMSW in New York State, or transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/55‑c service in a title eligible under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance programs
• Professional growth opportunities
• Paid time off: 13 vacation days in the first year, 5 personal days, 13 holidays, paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks required. Additional compensation may apply based on shift assignment: 7% shift differential for evening and weekend days; 10% for night shift.

The position is located at Central New York Psychiatric Center's Five Points Residential Mental Health Unit on the grounds of Five Points Correctional Facility, Seneca County.

Notes

• If the license and/or registration is not maintained once appointed, action will be taken to remove the individual from the position.
• To maintain employment, the individual cannot be listed as an excluded entity on any Federal or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If appointed and subsequently listed on any such list, termination may occur.
• Appointed individuals may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider and provide a National Provider Identifier (NPI). Failure to bill through Medicare and Medicaid may result in termination.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industry

Government Administration