PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT OFFICER: WYOMING COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM

HOURS: All shifts and units assigned

SALARY: $35.97 - $41.65 per hour, Per Diem

LOCATION:Wyoming County Community Health System 400 North Main Street, Warsaw, New York 14569

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The Psychiatric Assessment Officer (PAO) requires the performance of social work services in helping clients with social, emotional and related difficulties associated with their medical condition. The work is performed under the supervision of the director of mental health who consults with a psychiatrist. Employees in this class are expected to confer with professionals or agencies in or outside the facility to obtain assistance and guidance for residents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services or a closely related field with some experience working in a mental health setting.

NOTE: Must obtain NYS license as a Mental Health Counselor, MSW or CSW within 12 months of appointment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications from County employees must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on 04/26/2024. All other applications received from people not currently employed by the County should be filed by 5:00 p.m. on 05/01/2024 in order to ensure consideration for the position sought. Position will remain posted until filled.

NOTES: 1. Candidates MUST submit a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date degree conferred with application. 2. Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/ U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.

NOTICE: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office.