Please Note: This is a Provisional Appointment and will require taking the Civil Service exam when offered, passing, and being reachable on the list.

Principal Job Duties: Provides social work services to clients of the Mental Health and Children, Youth and Families Departments. These duties require the performance of social work in helping clients with social, emotional and related difficulties associated with their behavioral health disorders. The work is performed within prescribed routines with some leeway permitted in determining the services to be rendered in helping the clients to adjust into their old or new environment. The Staff Social Worker functions under a supervisor who defines or limits the work to be performed. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from a graduate school of social work approved by the New York State Department of Education and must be licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) at time of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At time of appointment and throughout employment:

1. Successful clearance of criminal background check facilitated through New York State Office of Mental Health.

2. Successful clearance from the State Central Registry in the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and the State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Background investigation is conducted by the appointing authority).

3. Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.

4. Must be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within four (4) years of appointment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $51,997.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• LMSW (Required)

Work Location: In person