Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of

TitleAddictions Counselor 1 (Creedmoor ATC)

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade16

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $50722 to $64557 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Evenings 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM with Monday and Tuesday Pass Days.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 4 PM

To 12:30 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Queens

Street Address Creedmoor Addiction Treatment Center

80-45 Winchester Blvd

City Queens

StateNY

Zip Code11427

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in NYS and reachable on the Addictions Counselor 1 eligible list ~OR~ eligible for transfer.

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.

Duties Description This position will be a member of the clinical treatment team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Patient assessment to include comprehensive assessments;
• Treatment planning to include initial and final transition plans and comprehensive treatment plans;
• Treatment to include group and individual counseling, experiential/activity/recovery seminars and workshops, and various other clinical sessions;
• Patient record-keeping and case management;
• Quality and performance improvement activities;
• Assisting in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment;
• Quality and performance improvement activities;
• Assisting in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
• Providing groups, educational lectures, walks and other recreational activities to the patients;
• Assisting with meal and break coverage
• Assisting with coverage needs;
• May be assigned other tasks to meet facility needs.

Additional Comments Hiring Rate: $50,722
Plus $3,026 Location Pay
Plus $575 Inconvenience Pay

Background Investigation Requirements:
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.

Creedmoor ATC is a Tobacco-Free Facility.

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

Contact Information

Name Elizabeth Madej, Human Resources Specialist Tr 1

Telephone (518) 457-2963

Fax (518) 457-4880

Email Address Elizabeth.Madej@oasas.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services

1450 Western Ave.

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12203

 

Notes on Applying**If interested in this position, submit a fully completed New York State Examination Application (NYS-APP),found at this link:

https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf