Earn $73,023 annually by joining our team at the Columbia County Mental Health Center. We are hiring a Senior Behavioral Health Clinical Social Worker dedicated to serving the residents of our county struggling with a variety of mental health disorders. Our compassionate, experienced team provides the highest level of care in a relaxing, encouraging and patient-centered environment. The Columbia County Mental Health Center strives to connect with each person and guide them to a happy, healthy life. Applicant MUST be a resident of Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster, Rensselaer or Albany County, New York. (This is an on-site, in person position, not remote.)
Excellent Benefit Package includes a Compressed Work Week, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal, compensatory and holidays), NYS Retirement Fund, CDPHP/EPO no deductible and no referral Health Plan, Dental and Vision Benefits, Paid CEU's, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), NYS Deferred Compensation 457B Plan and more!
This job title is non-competitive through the New York State Civil Service HELP (Hiring Emergency Limited Placement) Program. Candidates hired between June 26, 2023 through June 25, 2024 will not be required to take the Civil Service exam. The applicant must be a resident of Columbia, Albany, Ulster, Dutchess, Rensselaer or Greene County, NY, at the time of the exam, and four (4) months prior to the date of appointment. This is a full time position with part time opportunities.
For more information For the qualifications and features of this career opportunity, please visit our website: https://humanresources.columbiacountyny.com/career-opportunities/other-employment-opportunities and for more information about the Mental Health Center go to: https://www.columbiacountymhc.com/
Senior Behavioral Health Social Worker Description
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position provides independent professional activity related to clinical aspects of a community behavioral health program through psychiatric social work services. Candidates for the Senior BHSW position must possess at least four (4) post graduate years of clinical behavioral health experience and perform evidenced based psychotherapy, counseling, crisis assessment and intervention in difficult situations which require substantial independent professional judgment. The work is performed within prescribed routines.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the practice and procedures of social work and of the social factors affecting behavioral health disease and disability; exemplary ability to organize time and effort to meet assigned situations and work demands; exemplary ability to function both independently and effectively in teams, ability to interpret federal, state and local laws affecting the medical and health programs; exemplary ability to express and transmit knowledge clearly in oral and written form; ability to navigate electronic service documentation software, exemplary ability to establish and maintain relationships within and outside the department in a professional manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS: Graduation from a graduate school approved by the New York State Department of Education with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and possession of certificate or license to practice social work (LCSW) or counseling (LMHC) issued by the New York State Dept of Education, AND four (4) or more years of post Master’s experience in the field of behavioral health.
Continuing Education – Employees holding either title shall comply with provisions of mandatory continuing education requirements prescribed in Article 154 §7710 of NYS Education Law.
Please submit a letter of interest and application/resume to:
Kate Sprague, Deputy Director Mental Health
325 Columbia Street, 3rd Floor
Hudson, NY 12534
518-828-9446 ext 1330
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $73,023.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Education:
Experience:
- post Masters experience in the field of behavioral health: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Hudson, NY 12534: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person