Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS)

Description Duties

Providing short-term, solutions-focused clinical support; consultation; psychoeducation; psychological First Aid; and brief crisis counseling and referral services to staff for community wellness and mental health resources as indicated.

Developing and coordinating wellness-related events Statewide.

Assess and evaluate the staff wellness needs, strengths, and limitations at assigned facilities.

Creating policies/procedures pertaining to staff wellness.

Creating and chairing multi-disciplinary staff wellness committees at assigned facilities to include disciplines such as Health Services, Security, and Program areas.

Working with the facility executive team to establish wellness rooms in each facility to provide respite for staff after a traumatic event.

Creating and facilitating staff wellness, trauma, and suicide prevention trainings.

Attending Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Debriefings as necessary.

Developing and maintaining working relationships with community providers and agencies.

Attending wellness seminars provided by outside agencies to research best practice.

Collaborating with the LCSW to develop and offer seminars for family members of DOCCS staff.

Organizing Wellness Fairs Statewide aimed at providing information regarding community resources.

Exploring ways to improve employee health and wellness through areas such as fitness and nutrition.

Conducting regular site visits to review staff wellness policies and procedures at all facilities in assigned hub.

Attending individual/group clinical supervision with the LCSW.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State.

Non-Competitive Qualifications: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).