Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of

TitleAddictions Counselor 1 (CK Post 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 Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Pass Days: Sunday/Monday

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

Location

County Suffolk

Street Address CK Post Addiction Treatment Center

998 Crooked Hill Rd.

City West Brentwood

StateNY

Zip Code11717

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Current permanent status as an Addictions Counselor 1 and qualified for a lateral transfer ~OR~ Eligible for appointment from the current Addictions Counselor 1 eligible list. 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.
CK Post ATC is a Tobacco-Free Facility.

Duties Description Provide individual counseling and case management services to patients in an inpatient facility
* Maintain a case load of patients with substance abuse and related problems
* Conduct individual and group therapy and maintain all required documentation
* Assess patient's psychosocial condition and prepare and carry out treatment plans and discharge plans
* Participate in case presentations and reviews; work within a multidisciplinary treatment team
* Determine the effects of alcohol and other drug use on patient functioning
* Present educational materials to community groups patients, and other staff
* Assess and develop appropriate discharge plan and help patient comply with recommended aftercare.

Additional Comments **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 to:

Plus Location Pay - $3,026

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

Contact Information

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