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Licensed Master Social Worker
New York State Job Services
Location : Sonyea, NY, 14556
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $74193 to $94121 Annually
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
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Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyMental Health, Office of
The job title for the vacancy.TitleLicensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Groveland Satellite Unit, P27155
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade20
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $74193 to $94121 Annually
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided.Employment TypeFull-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination.Appointment TypePermanent
Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities.Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel.Travel Percentage0%
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform.Duties DescriptionAre you ready to start your Social Work career with New York State? Central New York Psychiatric Center is recruiting for Licensed Master Social Worker to provide professional social work services to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
As a Licensed Master Social Worker, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides culturally competent and evidence-based treatment and support services in a recovery-oriented environment to individual with mental illness.
Duties include:
• Providing crisis intervention, service linkages, and discharge planning
• Developing treatment plans with individuals and treatment team; monitoring and evaluating progress; and modifying treatment plans as needed
• Determining discharge needs and appropriate community resources
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with community providers to ensure continuity of care
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.Minimum QualificationsCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they are licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
OR
Candidates within State Service can be considered transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy.Additional CommentsAll OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
Additional Comments:
LMSWs are eligible for shift differential pay
• 7% for evening and weekend day shifts
• 10% for night shifts
This position is at Central New York Psychiatric Center’s Groveland Satellite Unit located on the grounds of Groveland Correctional Facility in Livingston County.
NOTE:
1. If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position.
2. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
3. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Freqently Asked Questions
This role offers a solid career trajectory within New York State's mental health sector, especially at Central New York Psychiatric Center. It provides exposure to multidisciplinary teams and advanced treatment models, paving the way for specialization or supervisory roles, while enhancing skills in crisis intervention and care coordination.
Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs) in NY possess state registration credentials allowing them to deliver clinical and community-based services. They uniquely combine evidence-based treatment planning with cultural competence, often working with populations facing mental illness, distinguishing them from non-licensed or entry-level social workers.
Daily tasks often involve crisis intervention, developing individualized treatment plans, coordinating discharge needs, and liaising with community providers. The role demands adaptability to dynamic patient needs within a recovery-oriented setting, ensuring continuity of care for individuals with mental health challenges.
New York State Job Services emphasizes structured civil service regulations, offering stability and comprehensive benefits. The role integrates with state mental health facilities, like Groveland Satellite Unit, requiring adherence to specific compliance standards, which shapes practice scope differently than private sector social work.
Yes, candidates must hold an active New York State LMSW license and maintain registration. Additionally, eligibility may require clearance from federal and state exclusion lists and, potentially, enrollment as a Medicare provider to bill services, underscoring compliance crucial to this government position.
Sonyea's demand for LMSWs is shaped by regional mental health service needs and state agency hiring trends. While rural settings might have fewer openings, state programs like NY Helps enhance recruitment, balancing competition with attractive public sector benefits and a stable work environment.
Licensed Master Social Workers in this role can anticipate an annual salary ranging approximately from $74,193 to $94,121. This range reflects state salary grades and bargaining unit agreements, competitive within Upstate New York’s public health job market, and includes shift differential incentives.
Indeed, the role features a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, tuition assistance, and generous paid leave. Combined with state retirement plans and opportunities for professional advancement, these benefits foster strong employee retention within mental health services.
Establishing and maintaining solid relationships with community providers is essential to ensure seamless continuity of care post-discharge. It enables effective resource linkage, supports recovery-oriented treatment, and strengthens support networks critical for individuals managing mental health conditions.
This position falls under the non-competitive class, meaning candidates are assessed based on qualifications without a civil service exam. The appointment is permanent, providing job security, but requires adherence to state eligibility standards and maintenance of licensure throughout employment.
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