Addictions Counselor 2 - Staten Island, United States - Addiction Services and Supports, Office of

Description

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.

Duties Description

The Addiction Counselor 2 will serve as a senior member of a multidisciplinary treatment team performing assessment, treatment planning, case management, and clinical services with a marked degree of independence and limited need for supervision.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and works with more difficult and challenging patients.
• Provides individual and group therapy and facilitates a variety of clinical activities.
• Presents/conducts lectures, videos, psychoeducational groups, and specialty groups.
• Functions as a primary counselor, managing all facets of clinical services to patient caseload.
• Intervenes when patients are in crisis and utilizes clinical skills to problem solve.
• Takes lead role in interviewing patients to complete various assessments; performs Psycho-Social Assessment as part of individual treatment plan development; monitors patients' compliance with Treatment Goals.
• Completes forms, documents, and records efficiently, including discharge planning, while adhering to all applicable confidentiality regulations and authors procedurally correct patient records.
• Provides or coordinates all facets of patients' care and is involved in patient follow up and transporting patients as needed using NYS vehicle.
• Provides supervision to less senior staff.
• Uses a computer proficiently for patient documentation and other required communication.
• Completes other jobrelated duties as assigned.

Additional Comments

Salary:

$65,001 - $82,656*- Plus $575 inconvenience pay

• Plus $3,400 location pay

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 13 State holidays per year.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), 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.

Background Investigation Requirements:
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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.

OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers are Tobacco Free Facilities.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.