Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Elmira Satellite Unit, P27995

Are you ready to start your Social Work career with New York State? Central New York Psychiatric Center is recruiting a Licensed Master Social Worker to provide professional social work services to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. In this role you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that delivers culturally competent, evidence‑based treatment and support services in a recovery‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – eligible for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program.
• Or, for candidates within State Service: at least 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.

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package. Background checks are required. The position is located at Central New York Psychiatric Center’s Elmira Satellite Unit on the grounds of Elmira Correctional Facility in Chemung County. Ongoing license and registration maintenance is required; failure to do so, or being listed on any Federal or State Medicaid/Medicare exclusion list, may result in termination. Appointment may require enrollment as a Medicare provider and obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Benefits

• New York State medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to tuition assistance programs.
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth.
• Paid time off – 13 vacation days in the first year, 5 personal days, 13 holidays, and paid sick leave.
• New York State retirement programs.