Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleLicensed Master Social Worker 2 (John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61496 to $78014 Annually
"Other" Explanation 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday Pass Days: Sunday/Monday
Workday
Minimum Qualifications 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~ Reachable on the current Licensed Master Social Worker 2 eligible list. Candidate 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. JL Norris ATC is a Tobacco-Free facility.
Duties Description The Licensed Master Social Worker 2 (LMSW 2) will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The incumbent will function as a case manager and may be responsible for providing supervision to others. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Work with other staff to insure coverage, oversee patient program, reassign duties when staffing shortages arise.
• Assists with admissions as need arises.
• Serve as professional role model to other staff.
• May be expected to assist in the planning, development and implementation of new programs. This includes, but is not limited to: Program improvement teams, Clinical Care committee, special projects, and Risk management team.
• Lead groups and other patient education or counseling sessions; provide individual and group counseling;
• Design and implement special clinical activities as assigned; assist with recreational activities as needed;
• Assess patient needs and complete assessments; develop and prepare Interpretive Summaries; establish, review and update individualized treatment plans.
• Provision of case management / individual counseling for patients
• Supervision and oversight of clinical case managers with patient caseloads, supervises /coordinates team meetings, provide supervision to assigned staff to include: developing performance programs and maintaining supervisor logs for each supervisee, provide back up to supervisees in their absence.
• Monitor patients on the ward to ensure safety; work with clients during crises and other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Pending Division of Budget approval to fill
Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 12 State holidays per year.
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 Christopher Affinati, Human Resource Specialist 1
Email Address Christopher.Affinati@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
1450 Western Avenue
Notes on ApplyingIF INTERESTED, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CURRENT RESUME AND COVER LETTER.
If you are a current or former NYS employee, please provide your Social Security Number for verification of eligibility.