NY HELP Yes Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Addiction Counselor 1, (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, Canarsie Clinic, P25563 Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 16 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $58247 to $74135 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 6 AM To 6 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Kings Street Address Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, Canarsie Clinic 9801 Foster Avenue City Brooklyn State NY Zip Code 11238 Minimum Qualifications Kingsboro Psychiatric Center is recruiting an Addictions Counselor 1 to provide addictions counseling, treatment, and recovery services to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.Minimum Qualifications: Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they are registered as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), CASAC Level 2, CASAC-Advanced Counselor, or CASAC Master Counselor in New York State.ORCandidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Duties Description As an Addictions Counselor 1 at Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, you will provide addictions counseling and treatment services to individuals with mental illness. Duties include: Completing psychosocial assessments and substance-related screenings. Developing individualized treatment plans that include goals and objectives. Conducting individual and group counseling sessions. Monitoring and reporting on individuals' progress and maintaining records. Providing education and information to individuals families throughout the treatment process.Notes:1. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program.) If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment. Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including: NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance Access to tuition assistance programs Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave NYS Retirement programsBackground checks will be required.Additional Comments:This position is eligible for a down state adjustment of $3,400. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 718-221-7486 Email Address omh.sm.kbpc.kingsboro.hr@omh.ny.gov Address Street Kingsboro Psychiatric Center 681 Clarkson Avenue City Brooklyn State NY Zip Code 11203 Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdfThe Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
