NY HELP Yes
Agency Addiction Services and Supports, Office of
Title Addictions Counselor 2, 50% (South Beach ATC)
Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade 18
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $33475 to $42569 Annually
Employment Type Part-Time
Part-time Percent 50%
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation 4:00 pm - 12:30 am Fridays 4:00 pm - 10:30pm Saturday and Sunday
Hours Per Week 20
Workday
From 4 PM
To 12:30 AM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Richmond
Street Address South Beach Addiction Treatment Center
777 Seaview Avenue
City Staten Island
State NY
Zip Code 10305
Duties Description The Addiction Counselor 2 will supervise a case management team providing addiction services and supports in addition to performing other duties related to the care and counseling of clients. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: - Providing direct clinical services to clients and may carry a caseload as a primary counselor, managing all facets of clinical services to patients.- Providing full range of clinical and administrative supervision to subordinate staff; may act as shift supervisor.- Participating in clinical leadership and in committees or work groups as assigned.- Intervenes when patients are in crisis and utilizes clinical skills to problem solve- Facilitating individual and group therapy, educational presentations, and related tasks in support of quality client care and the total therapeutic environment.- Monitoring clinical record-keeping to ensure compliance with OASAS and regulatory requirements. - Completing required client and facility documentation (both electronic and paper) adhering to applicable OASAS procedures and confidentiality regulations.- Serving as a senior member of a multidisciplinary treatment team; performing assessment, treatment planning, case management, and clinical services with a marked degree of independence and limited need for supervision.- Communicating shift change information as appropriate to facilitate smooth transitions.- Completes forms, documents, and records efficiently, including discharge planning, while adhering to all applicable confidentiality regulations and authors procedurally correct patient records.- Serving as an admissions and discharge coordinator when necessary - Using a computer proficiently for patient documentation and other required communication. - Coordinate shift coverage as needed and act as a point person for during shift - Performing other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Permanent qualifications:Promotion: current registration as a CASAC-Advanced Counselor or CASAC-Master Counselor in New York State and one year of service as an Addictions Counselor 1. OR to be considered for appointment as an Addictions Counselor 2 through NYS HELPS Program:Open Competitive: current registration as a CASAC-Advanced Counselor or CASAC-Master Counselor in New York State and one year of post-registration addictions counseling experience in a certified or licensed program. NOTE: Applicants must possess and maintain current registration as a 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.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, after the agency has made a good faith effort to have overtime covered and 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.
Additional Comments Salary:$33,475 - $42,569*Salary indicated is pro-rated for Part-Time The salary range listed in this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials.Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.The mission of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is to provide, support, and oversee a data-driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma informed Sanctuary Model. The standards and duties for each are to be performed in support of Sanctuary Model commitments to non-violence, emotional intelligence, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, social learning, and growth & change. OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers are Tobacco Free Facilities.Generous benefits package, which may include: medical, dental and vision coverage; NYS Employees Retirement System (pension); optional Deferred Compensation Program; tuition assistance; generous paid leave benefits; compensation for 13 State holidays per year; access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs; and Flex Spending Accounts. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program allows public service employees to have the remaining balance on direct loans forgiven after 120 qualifying payments are made under an accepted repayment plan while working full-time for an eligible employer. New York State is an eligible employer. More information is available at https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-loan-forgivenessBackground 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.OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply. New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to Accessibility@oasas.ny.gov
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Name Office of Human Resources Management
Telephone (518) 457-2963
Fax (518) 457-4880
Email Address Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12203
Notes on Applying If interested in an AC1 position, submit your resume and CASAC # to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov Please be sure to include Reference Code RS/AC2/TBD50/SBATC in the subject line of your email. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.If you are a current or former NYS employee, please provide your Social Security # for verification of eligibility.
