Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS), Bronx Psychiatric Center, P26563
BRONX, NYPosted 18 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from New York State Office of Mental Health
Job overview
The Licensed Master Social Worker at Bronx Psychiatric Center provides professional social work services to individuals with mental illness, serving as a primary therapist and collaborating with treatment teams.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing a clinical caseload, conducting assessments, treatment planning, providing individual, group, and family therapy, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and advocating for community-based support services.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a generous benefits package including NYS medical, dental, vision insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off, NYS retirement programs, a $4,000 Downstate Adjustment, and shift differentials for evening, weekend, and night shifts.
Experience and skills
Candidates must be licensed and registered as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in New York State; internal candidates may transfer with relevant permanent competitive service.
Career development
The job offers excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth within the New York State Office of Mental Health.
Work environment and culture
The work environment is within a state psychiatric center, emphasizing multidisciplinary collaboration and participation in facility initiatives and committees.
Company information
The New York State Office of Mental Health operates state psychiatric centers providing mental health services and support to individuals with mental illness.
Team overview
The candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team at Bronx Psychiatric Center.
Job location and travel
The job is located at Bronx Psychiatric Center, New York, with potential shift work including evenings, weekends, and nights.
Application process
Applicants must maintain licensure and registration, pass background checks, and comply with Medicare and Medicaid billing requirements if applicable.
Unique job features
The position includes a Downstate Adjustment and shift differentials, with responsibilities that include crisis intervention and extensive discharge planning.
Company overview
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is a government agency responsible for promoting the mental health and well-being of New Yorkers. They provide a range of services including psychiatric care, community-based programs, and support for individuals with mental health conditions. OMH operates psychiatric centers and regulates mental health facilities to ensure quality care. Established in 1978, the agency also focuses on research, policy development, and advocacy to improve mental health services statewide. Their funding comes from state and federal sources, as well as grants and partnerships.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your LMSW licensure and experience working with individuals with mental illness, emphasizing your role as a primary therapist managing clinical caseloads and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
Showcase your skills in providing individual, group, and family therapy, as well as crisis intervention, and your ability to advocate for youth and families to secure community-based support services, aligning with the job's core duties.
Apply through multiple channels including the New York State Office of Mental Health's official careers page and LinkedIn, ensuring your application reaches the widest audience possible and increases your chances of consideration.
Connect with social workers or team members currently at Bronx Psychiatric Center or within the New York State Office of Mental Health on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent OMH initiatives, asking about team culture, or inquiring about the impact of the NY HELPS program on clinical practice.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Licensed Master Social Worker,' 'clinical caseload,' 'treatment planning,' 'crisis intervention,' and 'discharge follow-up,' ensuring your resume passes initial screening filters.
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