Applications are being accepted by the Department of Mental Health to fill three (3) Staff Social Worker positions.  These positions are located in Goshen, Newburgh, and Port Jervis. The work involves responsibility for performing social work to help individuals with social, emotional, and related difficulties.  These positions are part of dynamic County-Operated Clinic Teams working with children, adults, and families.
The work is performed within prescribed professional standards with considerable latitude permitted in formulation of treatment plans and methods, and administration of therapy.  Work is performed under the general supervision of a designated supervisor (Mental Health).  Incumbent is required to work some evenings.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION IS A REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT
EXAMINATION NOTICE TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE
This position is allocated to the competitive class.  The nature of this appointment is provisional pending outcome of a Civil Service Examination.  Examination date to be announced at a later date.

Minimum Qualifications:  Possession of a professional license and current registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the New York State Education Department.*
    *Only Licensed Applicants Will Be Considered.
NOTE:  Must possess the ability to fulfill the travel requirements of field assignments.
Candidates who fluently speak Spanish & English are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background investigation, including a Criminal History Record Check.
Starting Salary:  Grade 16, Step 02:  $66,921 annually (35 hours/week)

SEND APPLICATION TO:
Regina LaCatena
Orange County Department of Mental Health
30 Harriman Drive
Goshen, New York 10924

** Open announcement until positions are filled **
Employment applications can be downloaded from Orange County’s website.  Please visit www.orangecountygov.com and follow the link to the Department of Human Resources. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer
www.orangecountygov.com  
 
 
Revised: 10/14/2021
Position #19174, #18531, #19182