The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking to fill the position of Psychiatric Social Worker for the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in Hauppauge.

Please Do Not Apply Here

To be considered for the Psychiatric Social Worker role, candidates must proceed to the following link:

https://apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov/civilservice/efile/default.aspx

Once you have followed the above link, you will be presented with a list of all exams.

NOTE: The exam is "Psychiatric Social Worker"

Please Proceed As Follows:

• Locate at the top right side of the site in the blue area, "Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile"

• In the same blue area you must select "Click here to create a Civil Service User ID"

• Complete all questions and proceed as requested

Psychiatric Social Worker Position Details

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interviews patients at the OTP to complete evaluations to determine service needs;

• Refers patients to additional specialized programs to address any unmet needs.

• Provides direct psychotherapy to patients of the OTP which would include emergency services when warranted;

• Performs casework and case management services with patients.

• Confers with relatives, collateral contacts and community agencies to assist in serving patients at the OTP;

• Is part of a multi-disciplinary team and participates in case conferences and staff meetings to discuss, diagnose and appropriately treat patients.

**Performs other duties as required.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Pension

• Paid Time Off:  Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service;  sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.

• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

NOTE: The work shift for this role is 6:00am-2:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday

Salary: $69,374

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

• Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Social Work 

AND

• Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

• At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.