Addictions Counselor Assistant (CK Post Addiction Treatment Center)

This position serves as a member of the ATC’s multidisciplinary treatment team and works under the supervision of an Addiction Counselor performing duties related to the care and counseling of clients.

Responsibilities

• Assists with individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment and discharge planning, and clinical activities as assigned.
• Assists in developing, assessing, and modifying individual treatment plans by providing information gathered through direct observation and discussion with patients.
• Provides coordination of care with referral sources regarding admission and discharge, including referrals for aftercare.
• Completes required client and facility documentation, both electronic and paper, as appropriate.
• Conducts and monitors recreational, vocational, and social activities as needed.
• Assists with patient transportation, room searches, and urine toxicology collection.
• Prepares room and client supplies for new admissions (bedding, bath, etc.).
• Conducts routine rounds and documents observations; maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
• May provide training or guidance to newer or sporadic (hourly/contract) peers, particularly in relation to the routines, procedures, and policies of the ATC.
• May complete insurance inquiries and documentation regarding coordination of care with financial/insurance entities.
• Monitors clients and ensures building safety and security.
• Participates in meal preparation and distribution.
• Communicates shift change information as appropriate to facilitate smooth transition.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Non-Competitive: two years of experience, one year of which must have required the application of communication skills and one year must have been in a direct treatment capacity in an addictions treatment setting; or an associate’s degree in a human services field; or current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)-Trainee or CASAC-Provisional in New York State.
• 30 college credits in a human services field may be substituted for the one year of communication experience.
• 10 college credits in specific alcoholism, substance abuse, or chemical dependency courses may be substituted for the one year of specialized experience.
• 150 clock hours of relevant addictions for CASAC credential eligibility may be substituted for the one year of specialized experience.
• Candidate(s) must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.
• Mandatory overtime (MOT) is a requirement of this position. Chosen candidate(s) will be added to the mandatory overtime roster, which is utilized on a rotating basis. The MOT is applied during times of emergency, when all other staffing options have been exhausted (volunteers, hourly staff, contracted staff).

Our Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) operate 24/7/365 programming. Therefore, MOT is an essential function of this position and is critical to maintaining adequate staffing at all times to ensure the health and safety of clients within the facility.

Pay

Salary: $47,695 - $58,447* plus $4,000 Location Pay plus $575 Inconvenience Pay.

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials.

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

Additional Information

Prospective appointees will undergo the following background investigations:

• 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.
• 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 may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.
• Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be barred from appointment if their names are indicated on the SCR.

The mission of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is to provide, support, and oversee a data-driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma-informed Sanctuary Model.