Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/03/17
Applications Due: 10/18/17
Vacancy ID: 44206
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Counselor 1 (St. Lawrence Addiction Treatment Center)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade16
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $49727 to $63293 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation 3:00pm - 11:30pm. Pass Days: Saturday/Sunday
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 3 PM
To 11:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County St Lawrence
Street Address St. Lawrence Addiction Treatment Center
Hamilton Hall - 1 Chimney Point Drive
City Ogdensburg
StateNY
Zip Code13669
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 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.
St. Lawrence ATC is a Tobacco-Free Facility
Duties Description The AC1 is a member of the facility’s multidisciplinary treatment team and provides professional addiction counseling and other treatment services. Specific duties include, but may not be limited to:
-Assess patient needs; completes substance abuse assessments, social assessments, and interpretive summaries;
-Take the lead role in patient treatment planning, prepares treatment and transition plans;
-Provide treatment to include group and individual counseling, recovery seminars and workshops, and various other clinical sessions;
-Patient record-keeping and case management duties;
-Coordinate and organize clinical services for Emotional Mondays;
-Participate in various quality and performance improvement activities.
NOTE: The ATC uses a computerized patient record system.
Additional Comments Background 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Christopher Affinati, Human Resources Specialist 1
Telephone (518) 457-1322
Fax (518) 457-4880
Email Address Christopher.Affinati@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
1450 Western Avenue
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
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