Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Counselor 2 (Norris ATC)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $27203 to $34590 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Currently employed as an Addictions Counselor 2 ~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 2 eligible list ~OR~ eligible for transfer.
Requirements for Continued Employment: Current registration as a CASAC is necessary for continued employment in this title. Loss of CASAC registration will result in termination of employment.
JL Norris ATC is a Tobacco-Free Facility
Duties Description This is a core position whose duties include, but are not limited to:
• Under the supervision of the Admissions Coordinator manages, functions related to the admission team / office.
• Reviewing referrals of patients for admission to Facility.
• Scheduling patient admissions and dealing with related public assistance and insurance issues.
• Coordinate and review referrals with medical / psychiatric issues with physician and psychiatrist.
• Respond to phone inquiries regarding admission from the community.
• Under the supervision of the Admissions Coordinator, assists with the admission of patients to the facility.
• Acting as liaison between facility and managed care companies as well as third party payers.
• Conduct interviews of referrals to assess appropriateness for treatment in accordance with UR and Admission criteria.
• May assist with coordination of pre-certifications, and appeals of denials for admissions with insurance companies.
• Additional admissions related duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Salary Prorated for Part Time.
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.
Name Chris Affinati, Human Resources Specialist 1
Email Address Christopher.Affinati@oasas.ny.gov
Address
1450 Western Avenue, 4th Floor
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