Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) will be assigned to the Social Services Department at the New York State Veterans Home at Oxford. The incumbent is responsible for Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, interviews, documentation, data collection, and entry into electronic medical records (EMR) system. They will participate in Infection Control and Prevention and provide education and information to residents, families, and visitors regarding risk mitigation and regulatory requirements, as well as provide dementia training to interdisciplinary teams on an ongoing basis.
They will facilitate and participate in family meetings/care plan meetings, prepare new care plans and update existing care plans. The incumbent will service as a family liaison, support resident/family through needed contact and intervention, facilitate family counsel, and provide crisis intervention. This includes assessing need for Psychotherapy with appropriate referrals and provision of supportive counseling as indicated, assessing residents for depression, and working with the interdisciplinary team to implement appropriate treatment plans. They will complete trauma screens and initiate/maintain timely and accurate care plans. They will also complete suicide assessments and initiate/maintain timely and accurate care plans. The LMSW will participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings with psychiatrist, medical and nursing staff, administration, rehabilitation and admissions. The incumbent will conduct interviews with residents and families/health care agents to complete psychosocial histories and document pertinent information. They will assist residents and families with units' admission and room moves when indicated, as well as coordinate and oversee discharge planning for residents. The incumbent will provide transition support for residents/families and with Financial and VA Benefit Coordination.
The LMSW will participate in environmental rounds and work with residents/families as needed to maintain a safe, healthy, and regulatory compliant living space. The incumbent will participate in RAPID meetings to review and assess all resident incidences, such as falls or skin tears and assist interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement appropriate care planning. They will initiate/facilitate end of life discussions and complete advanced care planning, such as completing eMOLSTs with appropriate documentation, care plan development and maintenance. They will provide support for grief, loss, bereavement to families. The Licensed Master Social worker will ensure resident rights are respected and provide education and advocacy as indicated and maintain HIPAA Compliance and assist with educating residents, families and staff as needed.
Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 18 or above, and that is eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Licensed Master Social Worker.
Open Competitive HELPS qualifications: Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience working in a long-term care setting as a Social Worker.
Licensed Master Social Workers serves as a member of interdisciplinary treatment teams applying professional social work theory, principles, and methods to assess, evaluate, formulate and implement a plan of action based on individual needs and strengths and intervene to address mental, social, emotional, behavioral, developmental and addictive disorders, conditions and disabilities, and psychosocial aspects of illness and injury.
One temporary, competitive, or non-competitive via NY HELPS, full time appointment.
Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
If applicable, the inconvenience pay program of $825 per year will be paid to employees who work four (4) hours or more between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Hours worked between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on an overtime basis are not included for Inconvenience Pay.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position.
Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) will be assigned to the Social Services Department at the New York State Veterans Home at Oxford. The incumbent is responsible for Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, interviews, documentation, data collection, and entry into electronic medical records (EMR) system. They will participate in Infection Control and Prevention and provide education and information to residents, families, and visitors regarding risk mitigation and regulatory requirements, as well as provide dementia training to interdisciplinary teams on an ongoing basis.
They will facilitate and participate in family meetings/care plan meetings, prepare new care plans and update existing care plans. The incumbent will service as a family liaison, support resident/family through needed contact and intervention, facilitate family counsel, and provide crisis intervention. This includes assessing need for Psychotherapy with appropriate referrals and provision of supportive counseling as indicated, assessing residents for depression, and working with the interdisciplinary team to implement appropriate treatment plans. They will complete trauma screens and initiate/maintain timely and accurate care plans. They will also complete suicide assessments and initiate/maintain timely and accurate care plans. The LMSW will participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings with psychiatrist, medical and nursing staff, administration, rehabilitation and admissions. The incumbent will conduct interviews with residents and families/health care agents to complete psychosocial histories and document pertinent information. They will assist residents and families with units' admission and room moves when indicated, as well as coordinate and oversee discharge planning for residents. The incumbent will provide transition support for residents/families and with Financial and VA Benefit Coordination.
The LMSW will participate in environmental rounds and work with residents/families as needed to maintain a safe, healthy, and regulatory compliant living space. The incumbent will participate in RAPID meetings to review and assess all resident incidences, such as falls or skin tears and assist interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement appropriate care planning. They will initiate/facilitate end of life discussions and complete advanced care planning, such as completing eMOLSTs with appropriate documentation, care plan development and maintenance. They will provide support for grief, loss, bereavement to families. The Licensed Master Social worker will ensure resident rights are respected and provide education and advocacy as indicated and maintain HIPAA Compliance and assist with educating residents, families and staff as needed.
Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 18 or above, and that is eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Licensed Master Social Worker.
Open Competitive HELPS qualifications: Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience working in a long-term care setting as a Social Worker.
Licensed Master Social Workers serves as a member of interdisciplinary treatment teams applying professional social work theory, principles, and methods to assess, evaluate, formulate and implement a plan of action based on individual needs and strengths and intervene to address mental, social, emotional, behavioral, developmental and addictive disorders, conditions and disabilities, and psychosocial aspects of illness and injury.
One temporary, competitive, or non-competitive via NY HELPS, full time appointment.
Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
If applicable, the inconvenience pay program of $825 per year will be paid to employees who work four (4) hours or more between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Hours worked between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on an overtime basis are not included for Inconvenience Pay.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position.
Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.