Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Counselor 2 (McPike ATC)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually
"Other" Explanation Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm<br />Pass Days: Saturday/Sunday<br /><br />
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Currently employed as an Addictions Counselor 2 OR Current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Advanced Counselor (CASAC-Advanced) or Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Master Counselor (CASAC-Master) in NYS AND one-year post-CASAC professional counseling experience OR eligible for transfer. HELPS Program eligible
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
NOTE: 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.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Mandatory overtime (MOT) is a requirement of this position. Chosen candidate(s) will be added to the mandatory overtime roster, which is utilized on a rotating basis. The MOT is applied during times of emergency, after the agency has made a good faith effort to have overtime covered and all other staffing options have been exhausted (volunteers, hourly staff, contracted staff). Our Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) operate 24/7/365 programing. Therefore, MOT IS an essential function of this position and is critical to maintaining adequate staffing at all times in order to ensure the health and safety of clients within the facility.
Appointment status will be discussed in more detail at a later point in the recruitment process with candidates who are under serious consideration. Candidates may potentially be appointed on a non-competitive basis via the HELPS program. If applicable, additional information about the HELPS program will also be provided.
Duties Description This position will be filled within McPike ATC’s authorized fill level. This item is assigned to our Admission Department and serve as the Admission Coordinator. The current coordinator is an AC3 and will be moving to the clinical team to fill the role of clinical supervisor. It is critical that this position is filled to maintain and lead the admissions department.
Responsibilities for this position in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Admission determination, admission interviews, outreach activities, scheduling, etc.
• Communicates with insurance companies to obtain both preauthorization and concurrent reviews to obtain payment for treatment.
• Functions as member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Authors procedurally correct patient records including justification for continued stay and progress toward meeting treatment goals.
• Competent daily use of a computer for patient record documentation and other required communication.
• Accepts referrals from community-based referral sources and accepts self-referrals.
• Contacts referral source when a referral is made to thank the agency for the referral and provide a tentative date for admission interview as appropriate.
• Enters patient information into the pre-admission bundle in Avatar.\
• Obtains clearance from medical staff on referrals that have an extensive or problematic medical issue; obtains clearance from psychiatric/psychological staff on referrals that have an extensive or problematic psychiatric issue.
• Schedules admissions based on scheduled discharges and open bed capacity.
• Manages the waiting list – maintains contact with all prospective patients and/or referral source to ensure patients safety and coordinate services to meet prospective patient needs prior to admission; documents all contacts in Avatar; reports on waiting list status in Leadership meetings.
• Provides report on daily admissions scheduled in morning treatment team meeting.
• Greets new admission with a welcoming and supportive attitude and meets initial patient needs as appropriate.
• Completes the LOCADTR on new admissions.
• Completes accurate and timely data entry of admission information at the time of admission.
• Works with physician, nurses, resource agent, and psychologist, relaying areas of concern on newly admitted patients.
• Works cooperatively with the other Admission Coordinators to implement an outreach program with current and potential referral targets.
• When applicable, contacts the insurance company and provide them with requested information.
• Identifies possible outreach activities and coordinates associated activities.
• Regularly reviews admissions trends for McPike’ s 16-county encashment area and targets outreach in areas where referrals have been declining and agencies that were once a robust source of referrals.
• Performs administrative and clinical supervision functions for subordinate admission staff.
• Participates in outreach activities to increase the census.
• Participates in community events and provider meetings.
• Completes case management duties as assigned.
Additional Comments The salary range listed for this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials.
Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.
Generous benefits package, which may include: medical, dental and vision coverage; NYS Employees Retirement System (pension); optional Deferred Compensation Program; tuition assistance; generous paid leave benefits; compensation for 13 State holidays per year; access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs; and Flex Spending Accounts.
Telecommuting may be discussed as part of the interview process.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program allows public service employees to have the remaining balance on direct loans forgiven after 120 qualifying payments are made under an accepted repayment plan while working full-time for an eligible employer. New York State is an eligible employer. More information is available at https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-loan-forgiveness.
Mandatory overtime (MOT) is a requirement of this position. Chosen candidate(s) will be added to the mandatory overtime roster, which is utilized on a rotating basis. The MOT is applied during times of emergency, when all other staffing options have been exhausted (volunteers, hourly staff, contracted staff). Our Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) operate 24/7/365 programing. Therefore, MOT IS an essential function of this position and is critical to maintaining adequate staffing at all times in order to ensure the health and safety of clients within the facility.
NOTE: Candidates must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain licensure, certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.
OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are tobacco and vape free facilities.
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.
OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.
New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to Accessibility@oasas.ny.gov.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports
Notes on Applying**If interested in an AC2 position, submit a resume to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov. Please be sure to include Reference Code BK/AC2/24600/McPike. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.