Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Counselor 2 (St. Lawrence Addiction Treatment Center)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
"Other" Explanation 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Pass Days: Sunday/Monday
Workday
1 Chimney Point Drive
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.
St. Lawrence ATC is a Tobacco-Free Facility
Duties Description The Addiction Counselor 2 is a member of the facility’s multidisciplinary treatment team and provides professional addiction counseling and other treatment services. This is a core position whose duties include, but are not limited to:
• Provide consultation to the team in the areas of assessment and treatment planning.
• Lead groups and other patient education or counseling sessions; provide individual and group counseling.
• Design and implement special clinical activities as assigned.
• Assist with Recreation Therapy activities.
• Provide consultation to less senior staff in all clinical documentation.
• Develop and prepare Interpretative Summaries.
• Establish, review, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Provide orientation for new patients including: Room Assignments, taking of photograph, searching of all belongings, chore assignments and orientation to the facility.
• Review/Completion of admission documents and consent forms.
• Monitor of patients on the ward to ensure safety (i.e., during meal times and at other times).
• Provision of case management / individual counseling for patients.
• In addition, supervision and training of staff and the completion of performance programs/evaluations; patient crisis intervention as needed and other tasks as assigned or needed.
This position provides constant intervention, initial assessment of patient issues, and continual monitoring of the patient milieu. This position supports the daily core functioning of the SLATC.
Additional Comments Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 12 State holidays per year.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Christopher Affinati, Human Resources Specialist 1
Email Address Christopher.Affinati@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
1450 Western Ave.
Notes on Applying**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