Addictions Counselor 1 (Kingsboro ATC)

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location pay

Job summary

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports in New York State seeks an Addictions Counselor 1 to join the multidisciplinary treatment team at the Addiction Treatment Center. The role involves direct counseling, individual and group therapy, and coordination with social services and community agencies.

Candidates must hold CASAC credentials in NYS or be eligible for transfer, and maintain Medicaid/Medicare eligibility. Overtime is required to ensure 24/7 program coverage and client safety.

Qualifications

• Currently employed as an Addictions Counselor 1 or eligible for CASAC in New York State.
• Applicants must possess current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State.
• For permanent HELPS program, current CASAC in NYS.
• Must maintain Medicaid/Medicare eligibility for employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary counselor for assigned patient groups and manage clinical services.
• Provide individual and group therapy and facilitate activities.
• Interview patients and review history; complete assessments for treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress toward treatment goals.
• Complete required documentation per OASAS procedures and confidentiality regulations.
• Provide orientation about programs, policies, and rules.
• Conduct crisis intervention.
• Coordinate with external agencies to ensure continuity of services.
• Transport patients using agency vehicles.
• Participate in meal preparation and distribution.
• Communicate shift-change information to ensure smooth transitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Counseling

Group Therapy

Assessment

Documentation

Education

CASAC registration

NYS CASAC eligibility

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Recordkeeping systems

Job description

Description

Duties Description

DUTIES

The Addictions Counselor 1 serves as a member of the Addiction Treatment Center’s (ATC) multidisciplinary treatment team and works under the supervision of a higher-level Addictions Counselor or Licensed Master Social Worker performing duties related to the care and counseling of clients.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Functions as a primary counselor for an assigned group or groups of patients managing all facets of clinical services and direct care.
• Provides individual and group therapy and facilitates a variety of recreational, vocational, and social activities.
• Interviews patients and reviews medical/psychiatric history; completes various assessments as part of treatment plan development
• Monitors patient compliance with treatment goals.
• Completes required patients and facility documentation (both electronic and paper) adhering to applicable OASAS procedures and confidentiality regulations.
• Provides orientation to the patients regarding the nature of the treatment facility, including its programs, activities, policies, and rules.
• Provides Crisis Intervention.
• Maintains relationships with vocational, educational, social services, probation, parole, referral agencies, and other community agencies associated with client rehabilitation to ensure continuity of services.
• May communicate with insurance companies to obtain both preauthorization and recurring reviews.
• Conducts routine rounds and documents observations; maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Transport patients using agency vehicles.
• Participates in meal preparation and distribution.
• Communicates shift change information as appropriate to facilitate smooth transition.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

NOTE: The ATC uses a computerized patient record system.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Currently employed as an Addictions Counselor 1 ~OR~ Current Registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), CASAC Level 2, CASAC-Advanced Counselor, or CASAC Master Counselor in New York State ~OR~ eligible for transfer.

Applicants must possess current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State.

For permanent, non-competitive appointment under the Civil Service Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELPS) Program, current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in NYS.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. If a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

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 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.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

NOTE: 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, after the agency has made a good faith effort to have overtime covered and all other staffing options have been exhausted (volunteers, hourly staff, contracted staff). Our Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) operate 24/7/365 programing. Therefore, MOT IS an essential function of this position and is critical to maintaining adequate staffing at all times in order to ensure the health and safety of clients within the facility.

Salary

Additional Comments

$62,694- $79,795*

Plus $4,150 Location pay

Prospective appointees will be: 1) 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 and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) 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 on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to [e-mail].

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.

OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers are Tobacco Free Facilities.