Addictions Counselor 1 (Kingsboro ATC)

• Functions as member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Provides individual and group therapy and facilitates a variety of clinical activities including facilitating recreational activities as needed.

• Presents/conducts lectures, videos, psycho-educational groups, and specialty groups.

• Functions as a primary counselor, managing all facets of clinical services to patient caseload.

• Intervenes when patients are in crisis and utilizes clinical skills to problem solve.

• Transports patients as needed using NYS vehicle.

• Interviews patients to complete various assessments; performs Psycho-Social Assessment as part of individual treatment plan development; monitors patients' compliance with Treatment Goals.

• Completes forms, documents, and records efficiently, including discharge planning, while adhering to all applicable confidentiality regulations.

• Provides or coordinates all facets of patients’ care.

• Participates in activities to improve patient care and facility operations.

• Authors procedurally correct patient records.

• Uses a computer daily for patient documentation and other required communication. .

Minimum Qualifications MIMINUM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently employed as an Addictions Counselor 1 ~OR~ Current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in NYS and reachable on the Civil Service eligible list. ~OR~ eligible for transfer ~OR~ Candidates may potentially be appointed on a non-competitive basis via the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) program. If applicable, additional information about the HELP program will also be provided.

NOTE: Applicants must possess current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State. Candidate must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Mandatory overtime (MOT) is a requirement of this position. Chosen candidate(s) will be added to the mandatory overtime roster, which is utilized on a rotating basis. The MOT is applied during times of emergency, when all other staffing options have been exhausted (volunteers, hourly staff, contracted staff). Our Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) operate 24/7/365 programing. Therefore, MOT IS an essential function of this position and is critical to maintaining adequate staffing at all times in order to ensure the health and safety of clients within the facility.

Additional Comments Salary:
$58,247- $74,135

Plus $3,400 Location pay
Plus $575 Inconvenience pay


Kingsboro is a Tobacco-Free ATC.

Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a criminal background check (CBC) that includes state and federal criminal history record checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to Accessibility@oasas.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Bureau of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 457-2963

Fax (518) 457-4880

Email Address Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12203

Notes on Applying **If interested in an AC1 position, submit a resume to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov. Please be sure to include Reference Code KATC/AC1/21684 . Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.