Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleRehabilitation Counselor 2, Central New York Psychiatric Center, Marcy, P24711
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $68523 to $87032 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable for appointment from the current Civil Service eligible list for the title;
OR
Transfer Opportunity - Candidates must have permanent status as a Rehabilitation Counselor 2, Grade 19, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible for 70.1 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a qualifying title within two salary grades of the SG-19 level.
OR
Provisional Opportunity – In the event there is not a valid eligible list at this location, candidates who meet the following promotion or open-competitive minimum qualifications may be qualified for a provisional appointment:
Promotion Qualifications: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Rehabilitation Counselor 1 and a bachelor’s degree in a human service field* or NYS licensure as a Registered Nurse;
Open-Competitive Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in a human service field and three years of professional experience providing vocational, psychosocial, or rehabilitative/habilitative services in an agency primarily serving individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or addictions.
A master's degree in a related field can be substituted for one year of specialized experience.
Duties Description As a Rehabilitation Counselor 2, you would provide a full range of rehabilitation/habilitation services to consumers, including psychosocial, competency training, and residential rehabilitation services, and such vocational services as evaluation, training, counseling, placement and support, and special employment programs. You would be required to handle more complex issues (i.e., assessment and long-range planning) and exercise more independent judgment in performing those duties. You may also be required to supervise subordinate staff.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address cnpersonnel@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Central New York Psychiatric Center
PO Box 300
Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.
http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.