Social Worker - Child and Adolescent Psych

SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2022 CLOSED ON 5/28/2023

Job Posting for Social Worker - Child and Adolescent Psych at SUNY Upstate Medical University

Job no: 73154
Department: Social Work
Employer: State of New York
Payroll Title: TH Social Worker 3, NSSL2
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse
Categories: Allied Health
Job Summary:

In this position the social worker is assigned to provide coverage on the Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit at the Upstate University Hospital Campus. The unit serves youth ages 12-17 who require short term, acute inpatient mental health care. The social worker provides comprehensive psycho-social assessment, intervention, management, support and assess for discharge planning and after care needs to at risk pediatric and adolescent families. In addition, the social worker addresses social determinates of health and works collaboratively with the pediatric psychiatric inpatient multidisciplinary team. Previous knowledge and experience with the psychiatric population, suicide interventions and OMH regulations are preferred. Other assigned duties and task based upon operational needs.



Minimum Qualifications:

M.S.W from a Social Work program accredited by the Council on Social Work (CSWE); M.S.W., L.M.S.W., L.C.S.W. or eligible, 3 years relevant post-master's experience (preferably in a hospital and/or healthcare environment) required. New M.S.W. graduates who are L.M.S.W. eligible will be considered for appointment to entry level (SL2) position at a commensurate salary after obtaining a Limited Permit. Incumbent must obtain L.M.S.W. within 12 months of receipt of limited permit.



Preferred Qualifications:


Work Days:
Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5:00p with occasional on call/holiday coverage on a rotating basis to meet operational needs

Message to Applicants:


Recruitment Office:
Human Resources

Executive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
Advertised: Jul 11 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
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