Current permanent status as a Licensed Master Social Worker 2 and qualified for lateral transfer ~OR~ Eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law ~OR~ Possession of a license and current registration as a licensed master social worker in New York State and one year of post-licensure social work experience.
Candidate must possess experience treating patients with co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders. Candidates must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain licensure, certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.
Appointment status will be discussed in more detail at a later point in the recruitment process with candidates who are under serious consideration. Candidates may potentially be appointed on a non-competitive basis via the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) program. If applicable, additional information about the HELP program will also be provided.
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.
Duties Description • Assess individual and family needs, strengths, and limitations;
• 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;
• May involve supervising clinical staff and may include training of clinical staff.
• Auditing of patient charts to monitor for compliance.
• 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.
• Supervision of Licensed Master Social Workers 1s and/or Addictions Counselors which includes performance evaluations, documented supervision and oversight of daily activities of assigned staff.
• Program revision and implementation under duties
• Perform other job related duties as needed.
Additional Comments $69,934 – $88,721*
*Plus $3,087 location pay
OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are Tobacco Free Facilities.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Bureau of Human Resources Management
Telephone (518) 457-2963
Fax (518) 457-4880
Email Address Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of Addiction Services and Supports
1450 Western Ave
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12203
Notes on Applying If interested, please send resume to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov
Please be sure to include Reference Code EM/LMSW2/31520/CKPATC. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.
Please provide your SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER for verification of transfer eligibility.