Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Counselor 3 (Charles K Post Addiction Treatment Center)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $71496 to $90657 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
"Other" Explanation 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Pass Days: Friday/Saturday
Workday
Street Address Charles K. Post Addiction Treatment Center
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center Campus, Building 1 - 998 Crooked Hill Road,
Minimum Qualifications Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law ~OR~ Reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list
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.
**Candidate 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 The Addictions Counselor 3 will supervise a multidisciplinary team providing addiction services and supports to clients who may have co-occurring mental health disorders. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Participates in the formulation, management, development, and oversight of services.
• Provides full range of clinical and administrative supervision to subordinate staff; may act as shift supervisor.
• Monitors clinical record-keeping to ensure compliance with OASAS and regulatory requirements; schedules quarterly case reviews.
• Provides clinical consultation to staff and intervenes in more difficult or challenging cases.
• Provides crisis intervention.
• Ensures that individual and group counseling is provided to each client assigned to a case management team.
• Provides direct clinical services to clients and may carry a case load.
• Facilitates individual and group therapy, educational presentations and related tasks in support of quality client care and the total therapeutic environment.
• Participates actively in the management/leadership committee and other committees or work groups as assigned.
• May oversee specialized service components specific to an ATC, which may include: women with children, co-occurring disorders, community residence services, and/or cultural specific services.
• May transport clients using agency vehicles.
• May serve as building supervisor in the absence of assigned ATC leadership.
• Completes required client and facility documentation (both electronic and paper) adhering to applicable OASAS procedures and confidentiality regulations.
• Outreach and communication with referral sources.
• Tracks utilization and monthly statistical reports.
• Coordinates with managed care/insurance companies.
• Perform client screenings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Comments $71,496 – $90,657*
*Plus $3,026 Location Pay
OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are Tobacco Free Facilities.
Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 13 State holidays per year.
If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice .
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Bureau of Human Resources Management
Email Address Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov
Address
1450 Western Avenue, 4th Floor
Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position, please submit your resume to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov. Please be sure to include the title and reference Vacancy ID 123326 in your reply. Failure to do so may result in delays processing your application.