Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Counselor 1 (CK Post ATC)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $46859 to $59638 Annually
"Other" Explanation Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Pass Days Fri./Sat.
Workday
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. Continued employment in this title requires maintenance of credentials.
CK Post ATC is a Tobacco-Free Facility.
Duties Description The incumbent will be a professional member of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing a therapy program to meet the individual needs of alcohol/chemically dependent patients, including patients with co-occurring disorders. Duties may include, but not limited to: carrying a case load of patients, conducting group therapy, didactic presentations and tasks in support of the total therapeutic environment and milieu and quality of patient care; case management, including Comprehensive Assessments, Treatment Plans, Progress Notes and Discharge Plans; assisting patients and significant others to continue treatment and/or be engaged in recognized self-help groups. In addition, the AC1 will be responsible for BHO/MCO authorizations, concurrent reviews and discharge status. Individuals must be knowledgeable in the 818 regulations. Assisting with various portions of the day shift program, transporting patients, picking up supplies/materials when needed.
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:
Gladys Kreis, Sr. Personnel Administrator
NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
1450 Western Ave.
Albany, NY 12203
Email: Gladys.Kreis@oasas.ny.gov
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