Intensive Case Manager, (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Zoar

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Review Vacancy Date Posted 09/12/25 Applications Due09/26/25 Vacancy ID197639 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * How to Apply NY HELPNo AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleIntensive Case Manager, (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Zoar Valley Clinic, P26954 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade22 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $82326 to $104230 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri "Other" Explanation To Be Determined Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 6 AM To 5:30 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No County New York Street Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center - Zoar Valley Clinic 49 South Water Street City Gowanda StateNY Zip Code14070 Duties Description As an Intensive Case Manager, your duties will include: * Assessing individuals, developing individual care plans, and determining necessary resources * Advocating for and assisting individuals in accessing and obtaining services * Contacting service providers to determine appropriate placements and referrals * Monitoring individual rehabilitation goals and progress * Providing crisis intervention services Minimum Qualifications Buffalo Psychiatric Center is recruiting an Intensive Case Manager to provide case management and care coordination services to individuals with mental illness in the community.

Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as an Intensive Case Manager if they have: * Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreation or recreation therapy, counseling, community mental health, child and family studies, sociology, or speech and hearing; AND * 4 years of experience providing direct services to individuals, 50% of whom have been diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorder or 4 years of experience linking individuals, 50% of whom have been diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorder, to a broad range of services essential to living successfully in a community.

1 of the 4 years must have included working with individuals, 50% of whom have a primary diagnosis of mental illness.

Substitution: Master's degree in a related field can substitute for 1 year of specialized experience.

OR Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Intensive Case Manager eligible list.

OR Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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.

Must have a valid NYS Drivers License.

Additional Comments All 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.

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Name Human Resources Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center 400 Forest Avenue City Buffalo State NY Zip Code 14213 Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax.

Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, email to the Human Resources email address noted above.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances.

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