Job Description

NY HELP Yes

Agency Children & Family Services, Office of

Title Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade 23

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Tompkins

Street Address MacCormick Residential Center

RD 1 300 South Rd

City Brooktondale

State NY

Zip Code 14817

Duties Description Located within the Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY), Licensed Clinical Social Workers will perform the following duties:Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team; participate in team meetings, present clinical information and observations, and provide consultation and assistance to staff in other disciplines; and coordinates care and treatment planning for individuals. Provide social work and treatment services to individuals and families that include life skills, vocational and career training, family support, and community integration that assists individuals in achieving maximum participation in work and social activities. Assess and evaluate individual and family needs, strengths, and limitations; and records significant psychosocial events and/or changes in clinical conditions. Provide individual, group, and family therapy; and crisis intervention, stabilization, and follow-up services to individuals who may be a danger to themselves or others.Develop effective treatment plans in conjunction with individuals and treatment teams; monitor and evaluate individuals' progress; and modify treatment plans or terminate services when appropriate. Determine discharge service needs and appropriate community resources; sign off on discharge service documents; and follow up with community providers to ensure individuals are successfully integrated into the community. Prepare and maintain documentation and records, including progress notes, observations, recommendations, and discharge plans. May supervise and train Licensed Master Social Workers in providing clinical social work services to individuals, social work interns, and paraprofessional social work and direct care staff. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)*. The minimum qualifications through the NY HELPS are:Licensed and current registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State.Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration.

Additional Comments *Candidates who are appointed via NY HELPS prior to June 2025 will be appointed in temporary status. It is expected that in June of 2025, the appointment will change to permanent, non-competitive. Within one year of the permanent appointment, 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 a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Background Investigation Requirements:1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which 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. 2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be 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. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS's mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

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

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - SMC

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.

Job Tags

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