Addictions Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P28052

About the role

Manhattan Psychiatric Center is recruiting an Addictions Counselor 2 to provide addictions counseling, treatment, and recovery services to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program if they are 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. OR Candidates 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.

Additional requirements: Background checks will be required. To be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If appointed and subsequently listed as excluded, you may be terminated.

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

This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,150.