NY HELP Yes Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Addictions Counselor 2, (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P25791 Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 6 AM To 6 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County New York Street Address Kingsboro Psychiatric Center 681 Clarkson Avenue City Brooklyn State NY Zip Code 11203 Minimum Qualifications Registration as a CASAC-Advanced Counselor or CASAC Master Counselor in New York State and one year of post-registration addictions counseling experience in a certified or licensed program. Duties Description As an Addictions Counselor 2, you would provide individual counseling and case management services to patients in a treatment facility. You would also conduct individual and group therapy; prepare and carry out treatment plans; participate in case reviews; assess patients' psychosocial condition; determine the effects of alcohol and other drug use; present educational materials to community groups, patients, and other staff; and provide leadership, training, and direction to staff engaged in the day-to-day care and supervision of patients. Coordinates treatment planning with other clinical disciplines for individuals with more complicated conditions, such as multiple health, social, and/or addiction issues and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.NOTES: 1. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program.) If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment. Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:• 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 programsBackground checks will be required.This position is eligible for a down state adjustment of $3,400. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 718-221-7345 Email Address omh.sm.kbpc.kingsboro.hr@omh.ny.gov Address Street Kingsboro Psychiatric Center 681 Clarkson Avenue City Brooklyn State NY Zip Code 11203 Notes on Applying Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdfThe Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.