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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/21/16

Applications Due08/05/16

Vacancy ID31713

NY HELPNo

AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of

TitleAddictions Counselor 1 (Blaisdell ATC)

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade16

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $46859 to $59638 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm<br />Sunday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm<br />Pass Days Friday/Saturday

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address Blaisdell Addiction Treatment Center

Rockland Psychiatric Center, Building 57

City Orangeburg

StateNY

Zip Code10962

Minimum Qualifications Currently employed as an Addictions Counselor 1 ~OR~ Current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in NYS and one year post-CASAC professional counseling experience 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.

Russell E. Blaisdell ATC is a Tobacco-Free Facility

Duties Description Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Provide cases management services for up to 8 patients.
Assist with the conducting of educational lectures for patients and recreation programs, including but not limited to daily walks.
Conduct group therapy sessions.
Utilize Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change in practice and reflect in chart documentation.
Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Preferred but not required knowledge of alternative or holistic treatment approaches (i.e. yoga, mindfulness, tai chi, etc.)

Additional Comments Plus Location Pay - $3,026

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Gladys Kreis, Human Resources Specialist 1

Telephone (518) 457-7676

Fax (518) 457-4880

Email Address Gladys.Kreis@oasas.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services

1450 Western Ave.

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12203

 

Notes on Applying**If interested in this position, submit a fully completed New York State Examination Application (NYS-APP) ,found at this link: http://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf

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