Social Worker Assistant 2 (NY HELPS), Manhattan Psychiatric Center - MIT, P27616

Manhattan Psychiatric Center (MPC) is recruiting for a Social Work Assistant 2 to join their Mobile Integration Team (MIT) to provide case management and service coordination activities for individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload for individuals with more complicated behavioral disorders
• Interview individuals and their families to gather background information
• Prepare case histories and determine eligibility for services
• Advocate and assist individuals in identifying and obtaining services
• Supervise Social Work Assistant 1 and direct care staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and 2 years of social work experience (for hire under the NY HELPS program)
• Master’s degree in a human services field can substitute for one year of specialized experience
• For State Service candidates: reachable on the current Social Work Assistant 3 eligible list, or 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
• For non-competitive promotion: 1 year of permanent service as a Social Work Assistant 1
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a state vehicle
• Must not be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any Federal or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists
• May be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider, obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, and actively participate in billing through Medicare and Medicaid

Benefits

• NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth
• Paid time off: 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
• Downstate Adjustment of $4,000

This position is for the Mobile Integration Team, providing an array of mobile services and supports for adults, including on-site crisis assessment, family support, and respite. Background checks will be required.