Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Attica Satellite Unit, P28112

About the role

Central New York Psychiatric Center is recruiting for 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. As a Licensed Master Social Worker, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides culturally competent and evidence-based treatment and support services in a recovery-oriented environment to individuals with mental illness. The position is located at the Central New York Psychiatric Center's Attica Satellite Unit on the grounds of Attica Correctional Facility in Wyoming County.

Responsibilities

• Providing crisis intervention, service linkages, and discharge planning
• Developing treatment plans with individuals and 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

Requirements

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 are licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

Candidates within State Service can be considered for 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.

Background checks will be required. To maintain employment, you must keep your LMSW license and registration current; failure to do so may result in removal from the position. You must not be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider, obtain and provide a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number from the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), and actively participate to allow billing through Medicare and Medicaid. Loss of ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid may lead to termination.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

LMSWs are eligible for shift differential pay: 7% for evening and weekend day shifts, 10% for night shifts.