Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of

TitleAddictions Counselor 1 Temporary (Bronx ATC)

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade16

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

Salary RangeFrom $47796 to $60834 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Tuesday - 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

Location

County Bronx

Street Address Bronx Addiction Treatment Center

Bronx Psychiatric Center, Building 13, 1500 Waters Place

City Bronx

StateNY

Zip Code10461

Job Specifics

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.
Bronx ATC is a Tobacco-Free Facility.

Duties Description DUTIES
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 Location pay: $ 3,026.

This is a temporary position (3-6 months)

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 OASAS

1450 Western Avenue, 4th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12203

 

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