Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleLicensed Master Social Worker 2, Central Office

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade20

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $57949 to $73519 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 75 New Scotland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Individuals who have permanent service as a Licensed Master Social Worker 2, Grade 20, are eligible to apply. Additionally, candidates eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law will be considered. If you are unsure about whether your current title qualifies for transfer, you may e-mail OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV for a determination.

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH), Division of Forensic Services, Bureau of Sex Offender Evaluation and Community Treatment, is seeking qualified, current State employees to fill a Licensed Master Social Worker 2, Grade 20 position in the Risk Assessment and Record Review Unit.

Pursuant to Article 10 of the Mental Hygiene Law, the Bureau is responsible for coordinating and conducting the multi-disciplinary risk assessment and clinical review of individuals who have been convicted of a qualifying sex offense and who are approaching the end of their criminal sentence to assist in determining whether civil management is appropriate. The Bureau also oversees and monitors the implementation of programs to manage the treatment of individuals who are confined in a secure treatment facility or released to strict and intensive community supervision and treatment as a result of the Article 10 process.

Duties will include, but not be limited to: review records, conduct actuarial risk assessments, generate reports, present sex offense cases to a multi-disciplinary team and serve as a Case Review team member to assist in the determination of whether civil management is appropriate for sex offenders who have pending release dates. The incumbent will work as part of a clinical team and will interface with community treatment providers, staff at OMH, Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Office of the Attorney General and other State and local agency personnel.

Additional Comments The Division of Forensic Services is conveniently located on the grounds of the Capital District PC at 75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York. We offer a comfortable working environment with covered parking available on site for a nominal monthly fee.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Grethe Kvernes

Telephone

Fax 518-486-3897

Email Address omhhrm@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street 44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingYou are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.