Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleLicensed Master Social Worker 2 / EOA# 2017-46
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61496 to $78014 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Reachable on the current Civil Service List for Licensed Master Social Worker 2
OR
Permanent service as a Licensed Master Social Worker 2
OR
Eligible to 70.1 transfer to a Licensed Master Social Worker 2 title
OR
FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:
Must be licensed and currently registered by New York State as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) AND have one year of post NYS licensure professional social work experience, i.e. Professional social work experience involves activities such as screening, assessing and diagnosing individuals' and families' psychosocial needs, strengths and limitations; participating in the development of treatment plans and discharge plans; counseling and educating individuals, groups and families to promote mental, emotional, physical and social functioning; helping access needed services; providing client/patient advocacy and crisis intervention; and developing, coordinating and evaluating services and support systems. Experience limited to social work research or social work administration is NOT considered qualifying
OR
Must be licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Duties Description The candidate selected for this position will be a key member of the eligibility committee, which will consist of reviewing and
presenting individuals for eligibility determination. Will assist with the data entry needed to process individuals through eligibility.
Will be assigned special projects from Central and Regional Office. Will provide clinical input as part of the Intensive Respite and
High Need Funding committees. Will be the point person on all ongoing, challenging and sensitive cases. These cases require
clinical input and mediation between providers and families. Will be the liaison for Language Access and National Voter
registration. Will assist the Community Services Administrator with follow-ups and resolutions on info-line calls and Commissioner
Correspondences. Will provide coverage to the Willowbrook Class Members in the absent of the Willowbrook Liaison. Will act as
the Community Service Liaison- Will attend events, meetings with the CSA or as a representative for SIDDRO.
Additional Comments For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.