Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Counselor 1 (Bronx ATC)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $50722 to $64557 Annually
"Other" Explanation 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with Saturday/Sunday pass days.
Workday
Minimum 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 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 The incumbent will be a professional member of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing a therapy program to meet the individual needs of alcoholic/chemically dependent patients. Duties may include, but not be limited to:
• Under the supervision of the Admissions Coordinator, manages functions related to the admission team / office.
• Reviewing referrals of patients for admission to Facility.
• Scheduling patient admissions and dealing with related public assistance and insurance issues.
• Coordinate and review referrals with medical / psychiatric issues with physician and psychiatrist.
• Respond to phone inquiries regarding admission from the community.
• Under the supervision of the Admissions Coordinator, assists with the admission of patients to the facility, and completion of comprehensive evaluations for patients being admitted.
• Acting as liaison between facility and managed care companies as well as third party payers and referring agencies in the community.
• Conduct interviews of referrals to assess appropriateness for treatment in accordance with UR and Admission criteria.
• May assist with coordination of pre-certifications, and appeals of denials for admissions with insurance companies.
• Other duties as assigned
Additional Comments Plus location pay - $3,026
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.
Bronx ATC is a Tobacco-Free Facility
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Anneke Horan, Human Resources Specialist 2
Email Address Anneke.Horan@oasas.ny.gov
Address
1450 Western Avenue, 4th Floor
Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position, submit a fully completed New York State Examination Application (NYS-APP) to the address above. This document can be found at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf
There is no fee for this examination.