Co Response Coordinator I, Bureau of Health Promotion of Justice Impacted Popula

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. For additional information, please review 7704 Requirements for a license under NYS Social Work : Laws, Rules & Regulations : Article 154 (nysed.gov);
• 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, as determined by the department. For additional information, please review 7705 : Limited permits under NYS Social Work : Laws, Rules & Regulations : Article 154 (nysed.gov).

DIVISION / PROGRAM DESCRIPTION :

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Division of Mental Hygiene seeks eight (8) full-time Co-Response Coordinators I for the Bureau of Health Promotion of Justice Impacted Populations with primary responsibilities overseeing the Co-Response Program.

Program Background :

The Co Response Team (CRT) Model is a collaboration between the New York Police Department (NYPD) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), with a mission of serving individuals presenting with behavioral health concerns (mental health and substance misuse) as well as an elevated risk of harm to themselves or others.

CRT will be operational 16 hours a day, 7 days a week – including holidays. Coordinators will be assigned one of 2 shifts (7AM-3PM or 1PM-9PM).

Job Description :

Co-Response Coordinators will engage, assess, and support people with mental illness / substance use needs. To do so the coordinators will :

NOTE :

All staff traveling in NYPD patrol vehicles (non-DOHMH) are required to wear bullet resistant vests.

Strongly Desired :

Preferred Skills :

Why you should work for us :

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV / AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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Minimum Qualifications :

Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work as evidenced by a master's degree or certificate and four years of full-time paid experience in public health, medical or psychiatric social work, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity. Within 18 months of the date of appointment, all candidates will be required to obtain a certificate as Certified Social Worker (CSW) issued by the New York State Department of Education.

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 Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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 based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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