Social Work Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, P27151

Social Work Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, P27151 State of New York - Mental Health, Office of New York, NY Job Details Full-time $53,764 - $68,630 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Qualifications Master's degree in social work Master of Social Work Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Interviewing clients Client assessment in social work Community resource coordination in health services social work Mental health resources facilitation Bachelor's degree Managing patients as a health services social worker Working with individuals with mental health conditions Human Services Social Work 1 year Social work care coordination Bachelor's degree in human services Direct patient care in social services case management Entry level Full Job Description The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit is recruiting for Social Work Assistant 1 to provide case management and service coordination activities for individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Social Work Assistant 1 you will work with an interdisciplinary team and duties will include:

• Interviewing individuals and their families to gather background information
• Preparing case histories and determining eligibility for services
• Advocating and assisting individuals in identifying and obtaining services 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 have a bachelor's degree in a human service field and 1 year of social work experience.

Substitution:

Master's degree in social work can substitute for 1 year of specialized experience.

ORCandidates from 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 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 programsBackground checks will be required.

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.

This position is eligible for a $4,000 down state adjustment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.