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Forensic MH Community Discharge Planner

Exam Type
Notice of Vacancy
Department
Mental Health
Job Category
Human Services
Location Category
Buffalo
Location
Erie County Correctional Facility / Erie County Holding Center
Posting Date
Closing Date
Salary Range
Starts at $53,972 Annually
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ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

VACANCY NOTICE

DEPARTMENT: Mental Health – Forensic Mental Health

TITLE OF POSITION: Forensic MH Community Discharge Planner*

TYPE OF POSITION: *Provisional (permanency pending civil service exam)

EXAM TYPE: Open Competitive (open to the public, exam required)

LOCATION: 120 West Eagle Street, Buffalo

SHIFT: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

SALARY: Starts at $53,972 Annually 

POSTING DATES: February 29, 2024 – March 10, 2024

* The person hired for this position will have to take a civil service examination at a future date and attain a score that is reachable under NYS civil service law. *

This position facilitates treatment linkages to appropriate mental disability services in the community. In addition, this position provides the case management and support services necessary to ensure successful and sustainable release back into the community including the initial community engagement, initial entitlement planning and linkage to other health and human service supports. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative employee of higher rank. The position performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminology, or Psychiatric Nursing. One-year experience providing treatment, case management or rehabilitation services to individuals with serious mental health disorders and co- occurring addictions disorders.

Candidates must be legal residents of Erie County at the time of Provisional appointment, for at least one month immediately preceding the date of the written test, AND at the time of Permanent appointment.

THIS NOTICE WILL BE POSTED FOR THE PERIOD February 29, 2024 THROUGH AND INCLUDING March 10, 2024

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To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume to be received by 4:00pm on March 10, 2024 to Shannon.Stocker@erie.gov

or mail your resume to: Erie County Department of Mental Health 95 Franklin Street, Room 1237 Buffalo, NY 14202 

Attn: Shannon Stocker

Resumes received after 4:00pm on March 10, 2024 will not be considered.

Only those whose resumes are being considered will be contacted. 

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity.