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Addictions Counselor Assistant, Hourly - McPike ATC

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports · Utica, NY · 3 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$22.85/hrFull-time

Duties

  • Assists with individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment and discharge planning and clinical activities as assigned.
  • Monitors the safety and security of facility and its patients and takes action to maintain a positive and healthy milieu.
  • Assists with patient transportation, room searches, and urine toxicology collection.
  • Prepares room and patient supplies for new admissions (bedding, bath, etc.).
  • Conducts routine rounds and documents observations.
  • Completes required patient and facility documentation both electronic and paper as appropriate.
  • Participates in meal preparation and distribution.
  • Communicates shift change information as appropriate to facilitate smooth transition.
  • May complete insurance calls and documentation regarding coordination of care with financial/insurance entities.
  • Provides patient transportation as needed in a NYS vehicle.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Substitutions: 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.

Additional Comments

OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are Tobacco Free Facilities.

Background Investigation Requirements

  • Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs.
  • Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks.
  • Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).

The Mission

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. The standards and duties for each are to be performed in support of Sanctuary Model commitments to non-violence, emotional intelligence, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, social learning, and growth & change.

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Note on Applying

If interested in this position, forward your current resume to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov Please be sure to include Reference Code Hourly/ACA/McPike. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.

Substitutions

  • 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.

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