Licensed Master Social Worker (South Beach ATC)

• Interview clients and review medical/psychiatric history, and complete various assessments as part of treatment plan development.

• Assess individual and family needs, strengths, and limitations;

• Complete required client and facility admissions documentation, adhering to applicable OASAS procedures and confidentiality regulations.

• Provide individual, group and family therapy, as well as crisis intervention;

• Record significant psychosocial events and/or changes in clinical condition;

• Determine the individual(s) need for referral to community-based services (treatment, residential, education, social, vocational, and/or public entitlement) and provide recommendations for referrals and consultations;

• Serve as a resource to other team members regarding social adjustment, discharge service needs, and the effective utilization of community services;

• Educate individual and family about the nature of the disorder/illness and available resources and how to access them;

• May oversee the therapeutic interventions of individuals assigned to their treatment team;

• May provide clinical consultation and assistance to members of the professional staff and members of the treatment team, under the clinical supervision of a licensed clinical social worker, licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.

• Prepare reports and maintain medical & other case records including progress notes, observations, recommendations & discharge plans;

• Attend treatment team meetings and actively present clinical information and observations to staff in other disciplines;

• Coordinate the care and treatment planning of one or more individuals served by the treatment team;

• Auditing of patient charts to monitor for compliance.

• Supervision and training of social work interns, and paraprofessional social work and/or direct care staff.

• Shift supervision, which includes scheduling activities, assigning them to staff, ensuring duties and activities are carried out and assist in coordinating interventions when crises and emergencies occur.

• Other job-related duties will be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Possession of a license and current registration as a licensed master social worker in New York State ~OR~
Current permanent status as a Licensed Master Social Worker and qualified for lateral transfer ~OR~ Eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Mandatory overtime (MOT) is a requirement of this position. Chosen candidate(s) will be added to the mandatory overtime roster, which is utilized on a rotating basis. The MOT is applied during times of emergency, after the agency has made a good faith effort to have overtime covered and all other staffing options have been exhausted (volunteers, hourly staff, contracted staff). Our Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) operate 24/7/365 programing. Therefore, MOT IS an essential function of this position and is critical to maintaining adequate staffing at all times in order to ensure the health and safety of clients within the facility.

OASAS ATC's are Tobacco-Free facilities.

Additional Comments Salary:
$72,032 – 91,381
$3,400 Location Pay

* The salary range listed in this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials.

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.


Generous benefits package, which may include: medical, dental and vision coverage; NYS Employees Retirement System (pension); optional Deferred Compensation Program; tuition assistance; generous paid leave benefits; compensation for 13 State holidays per year; access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs; and Flex Spending Accounts.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program allows public service employees to have the remaining balance on direct loans forgiven after 120 qualifying payments are made under an accepted repayment plan while working full-time for an eligible employer. New York State is an eligible employer. More information is available at https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-loan-forgiveness.

Background Investigation Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.

New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to Accessibility@oasas.ny.gov.

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

Contact Information

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 457-2963

Fax (518) 457-4880

Email Address recruitment@oasas.ny.gov

Address

Street 1450 Western Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12203

Notes on Applying If interested, please submit your current resume and cover letter to recruitment@oasas.ny.gov Please be sure to include Reference Code RS/LMSW/33450/SBATC. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.

If you are a current or former NYS employee, please provide your Social Security # for verification of eligibility.