Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Counselor 1 (Blaisdell ATC)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $46859 to $59638 Annually
"Other" Explanation Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm<br />Sunday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm<br />Pass Days Friday/Saturday
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 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
Email Address Gladys.Kreis@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
1450 Western Ave.
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