Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS), Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, P26359 Position Available In New York, New York

Date Posted 06/18/25 Applications Due07/03/25 Vacancy

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How to Apply NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleLicensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS), Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, P26359 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade20 Bargaining UnitPS&T – Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $74193 to $94121 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 6 AM To 6 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County New York Street Address Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit – Inpatient Unit 1051 Riverside Drive City New York StateNY Zip Code10032 Duties Description New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI) – Washington Heights Community Service is recruiting a Licensed Master Social Worker. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. This Licensed Master Social Worker position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team which includes peer specialists, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists. You will provide treatment to individuals with mental illness including:

• Screening and evaluating individuals and families
• Performing psychosocial assessments
• Identifying the need for special services and making referrals to providers as needed
• Connecting individuals to benefits and services
• Providing psychotherapy
• Providing case management
• Developing treatment plans 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 are licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

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. 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.

This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

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. Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 212-795-0786 Email Address hrnyspi@nyspi.columbia.edu Address Street Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit 1051 Riverside Drive City New York State NY Zip Code 10032