Review Vacancy
AgencyHealth, Department of - Veterans Home at St. Albans
TitleLicensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS) - 46057
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $78193 to $98121 Annually
"Other" Explanation Mon-Thurs 9am - 5pm <br />Friday 10:30am - 7pm<br />
Workday
Duties Description The Licensed Master Social Worker Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team; participates in team meetings, presents clinical information and observations, and provides consultation and assistance to staff in other disciplines; coordinates care and treatment planning for individuals; assesses and evaluates individual needs, strengths, and limitations; records significant psychosocial events and/or changes in clinical conditions. The Licensed Master Social Worker advocates for individuals’ rights and access to benefits and services to meet their personal and social needs; helps individuals identify goals and solutions to a variety of short-term mental, emotional, behavioral, and environmental conditions and uses therapy to address illnesses and disorders, including mental illnesses and emotional disturbances; marital and family difficulties; adjustment problems related to acute and chronic illnesses; addiction, substance use, behavioral, and learning disorders; and community problems and social issues. The Licensed Master Social Worker establishes and maintains professional relationships with community providers to ensure continuity of care; assists residents with the development and maintenance of natural supports; and links residents and families to existing services in the community to ensure continuity of care. The Licensed Master Social Worker develops effective treatment plans in conjunction with residents and treatment teams; monitors and evaluates residents’ progress; and modifies treatment plans or terminates services when appropriate; determines discharge service needs and appropriate community resources; signs off on finalized discharge service documents; and follows up with community providers to ensure residents are successfully integrated into the community; prepares and maintains documentation and records, including progress notes, observations, recommendations, and discharge plans. Under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker, licensed psychologist, or psychiatrist, may provide clinical services to individuals, such as the diagnosis of mental, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and addictive disorders; development of assessment-based treatment plans; and provision of psychotherapy.
Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 18 or above, and that is eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Licensed Master Social Worker.
If less than three interested and qualified New York State Department of Health employees serving in the direct-line, lower-level title(s) within the agency apply to this opportunity, the agency may make a non-competitive appointment under the NY HELPS program.
Open Competitive HELPS qualifications: Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State.
Preferred Qualifications: Long term care experience with a Geriatric population
Additional Comments One permanent, competitive full time appointment, or non- competitive full-time appointment via HELPS.
Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
The posted salary range ($78,193 - $98,121) includes a downstate adjustment of $4,000. There is an additional Shift differential pay of 7% for evening shift and 10% for Night shift.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name NYS Veterans Home at St Albans
Email Address RecruitmentStAlbans@nysvets.org
Address
Street NYS Veterans' Home at St. Albans
178-50 Linden Boulevard
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to recruitmentstalbans@nysvets.org, with Position Title included in the subject line or by mail to NYS Veterans Home at St Albans, 178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434, or by fax to (718) 276-2048. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.