Addictions Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P28126
New York State Office of Mental Health · Brooklyn, New York, United States · 3 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
Responsibilities
As an Addictions Counselor 2, you will provide addiction counseling and treatment services to individuals with mental illness.
- Completing psychosocial assessments and substance-related screenings.
- Developing individualized treatment plans that include goals and objectives.
- Participating in case review to present clinical observations and suggest treatment programs.
- Conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
- Monitoring and reporting on individuals' progress and maintaining records.
- Coordinating treatment planning with other clinical disciplines for individuals with more complicated conditions.
- Supervising Addictions Counselor Assistants and Addiction Counselors 1.
Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following:
- Be registered as a CASAC‑Advanced Counselor or CASAC Master Counselor in New York State and have one year of post‑registration addictions counseling experience in a certified or licensed program (eligible for hire under the HELPS program).
- 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 (eligible for a competitive class appointment).
- Pass a required background check.
- If appointed, become an enrolled Medicare provider, obtain and provide a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, and actively participate to allow billing through Medicare and Medicaid; loss of billing ability may result in termination.
- Not be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any Federal or State Medicaid/Medicare exclusion lists (or other Federal/Federally assisted program lists).
Benefits
- 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 programs
Pay
Downstate Adjustment of $4,150.