Updated New York State Education Department/Office of the Professions Licensure Requirements:
According to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions/State Board Office for Social Work and Mental Health Practitioners, as defined in Articles 153, 154 and 163 of the Education Law, effective June 24, 2022, an individual must be:
- Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and/or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to practice social work as operated by the Department of Mental Hygiene agencies.
- Authorized through a limited permit valid for a period of not more than twelve months who has met all requirements for licensure as a licensed master social worker or a licensed clinical social worker except those relating to the examination and provided that the individual is under the general supervision of a licensed master social worker or a licensed clinical social worker.
Please review this link for the latest information concerning the expiration of the Exemption law.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers, in service of a vision of a city in which all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, how old they are, where they are from, or where they live.
As a world-renowned public health agency with a history of building transformative public health programming and infrastructure, innovating in science and scholarship to advance public health knowledge, and responding to urgent public health crises, we are a hub for public health innovation, expertise, and programs and services. We serve as the population health strategist and policy and planning authority for the City of New York.
Our Agency’s five strategic priorities are:
- To re-envision how the Health Department prepares for and responds to health emergencies.
- Address and prevent chronic and diet-related disease.
- Address the second pandemic of mental illness.
- Reduce black maternal mortality.
- Mobilize against and combat the health impacts of climate change.
PROGRAM AND JOB DESCRIPTION:
Social justice approach to eliminate health inequities for those who are most marginalized in New York City and to reduce overall premature mortality from the leading causes of preventable death. This division unifies and strengthens the Department's lines of work directed at eliminating racial inequities for preventable health conditions.
The Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood health seeks to hire an Asthma Counseling Specialist.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop, implement, and document care plans to help participants achieve and sustain good asthma control.
- Monitor child and family outcomes.
- Provide case management services to ensure that children with asthma receive appropriate medical care.
- Enter participant data and progress notes in database for ongoing program evaluation.
- Participate in regular case reviews with the asthma team.
- Plan and conduct community outreach activities.
- Conduct community-based asthma education and trainings.
IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES:
If you are called for an interview you will be required to bring copies of original documentation, such as:
- A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility.
- Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title.
- Current Resume.
- Proof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days.
Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting’s “Minimum Qualification Requirements” section.
FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL
NOTE: This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements:
A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
License Requirements:
You will be required to have a valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the New York State Department of Education within one year of the date of appointment.
Special Note:
Section 424-a of the New York Social Service Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-care responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in certain counties.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
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