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The date on which the vacancy post was submitted.Date Posted 03/12/25
The last date that applications will be accepted.Applications Due05/30/25
This is the unique identifier for this vacancy.Vacancy ID182606
Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyMental Health, Office of
The job title for the vacancy.TitleSocial Worker (NY HELPS), St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, Children and Youth, P25699
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade18
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%
This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Other (see below)
If 'other' is selected as the workweek type, this field explains what that schedule is. "Other" Explanation Day shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours
The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 40
Workday
If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No
If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No
If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No
If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No
The county in which the vacancy is located. County St Lawrence
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center - Children and Youth
1 Chimney Point Drive
The city where the vacancy is located. City Ogdensburg
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code13669
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. 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
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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 regarding the vacancy. 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.
The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 315-541-2034
Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address slpc.humanresources@omh.ny.gov
Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center
1 Chimney Point Drive
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Ogdensburg
The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY
The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 13669
Instructions for potential applicants.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:
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
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.