Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/27/21
Applications Due: 12/31/21
Vacancy ID: 86294
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Counselor 1 Spanish Language (Kingsboro)
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 Pass days are Tuesday and Wednesday
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 4 PM
To 12:30 AM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Kings
Street Address Kingsboro Addiction Treatment Center
754 Lexington Ave
City Brooklyn
StateNY
Zip Code11221
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Currently employed as an Addictions Counselor 1 Spanish Language ~OR~ eligible for appointment from the current Addictions Counselor 1 Spanish Language eligible list ~OR~ eligible for transfer.
Applicants must possess current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State. Candidates must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking Spanish; a language proficiency test will be administered.
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.
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.
Duties Description The Addictions Counselor 1 serves as a member of the Addiction Treatment Center’s (ATC’s) multidisciplinary treatment team and works under the supervision of a higher-level Addictions Counselor or Licensed Master Social Worker performing duties related to the care and counseling of clients. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
• Functions as a primary counselor for an assigned group or groups of clients managing all facets of clinical services and direct care.
• Provides individual and group therapy and facilitates a variety of recreational, vocational, and social activities.
• Interviews clients and reviews medical/psychiatric history; completes various assessments as part of treatment plan development
• Monitors patient compliance with treatment goals.
• Completes required client and facility documentation (both electronic and paper) adhering to applicable OASAS procedures and confidentiality regulations.
• Provides orientation to the clients regarding the nature of the treatment facility, including its programs, activities, policies, and rules.
• Provides Crisis Intervention.
• Maintains relationships with vocational, educational, social services, probation, parole, referral agencies, and other community agencies associated with client rehabilitation to ensure continuity of services.
• May communicate with insurance companies to obtain both preauthorization and recurring reviews.
• Conducts routine rounds and documents observations; maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
• May transport clients using agency vehicles.
• Participates in meal preparation and distribution.
• Communicates shift change information as appropriate to facilitate smooth transition.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Location pay: $ 3,026.
Inconvenience Pay $575
Kingsboro ATC is a Tobacco-Free facility
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Anneke Horan, Human Resources Specialist 2
Telephone (518) 457-2963
Fax (518) 457-4880
Email Address Anneke.Horan@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS OASAS
1450 Western Avenue, 4th Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12203
Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position, submit a fully completed New York State Examination Application (NYS-APP) to the contact above. This examination will be scored based on your education and experience.
The application can be found at this link:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf
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