Social Worker (NY HELPS), St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, Children and Youth, P25699

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/12/25

Applications Due05/30/25

Vacancy ID182606

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NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleSocial Worker (NY HELPS), St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, Children and Youth, P25699

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Day shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County St Lawrence

Street Address St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center - Children and Youth

1 Chimney Point Drive

City Ogdensburg

StateNY

Zip Code13669

Duties Description Are you ready to start your Social Work career with New York State? St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center - Children and Youth is recruiting for a Social Worker to assist Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) in providing professional social work services to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Social Worker at St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center - Children and Youth, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing case management and service coordination under the supervision of an LMSW or LCSW including:

• Providing service linkages and access to benefits to meet individuals personal and social needs
• Educating individuals and families about the nature of illness and disorders
• Providing individuals with vocational and educational resources
• Interviewing individuals to gather background information

Minimum Qualifications 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:

• Possess a limited permit to practice social work in New York State; or
• Eligible to enter the examination for licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in New York State

OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered 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.

Candidates will immediately advance to Licensed Master Social Worker, SG-20, when they receive their NYS Licensed Master Social Worker license.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• 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

Background checks will be required.

Additional compensation may apply based on shift assignment. 7% shift differential for evening shift and weekend days. 10% shift differential for night shift.

NOTE:

1. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

2. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.

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

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Street St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center

1 Chimney Point Drive

City Ogdensburg

State NY

Zip Code 13669

Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials. Please apply by fax or mail:

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.