Addictions Counselor 2 (Bronx Addiction Treatment Center)

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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPSThis title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). 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 a future date, 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 of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Permanent qualifications: Promotion: current registration as a CASAC-Advanced Counselor or CASAC-Master Counselor in New York State and one year of service as an Addictions Counselor 1. OR to be considered for appointment as an Addictions Counselor 2 through NYS HELPS Program: Open Competitive: current 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. NOTE: Applicants must possess and maintain current registration as a CASAC in New York State. Candidate must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Addiction Counselor 2 will act as the intake coordinator, in addition to performing other duties related to the care and counseling of clients. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: • Coordinate and oversee Bronx ATC intake/admissions processes, procedures and outcomes. • Organize and motivate admissions team towards maintaining a 90% fill level. Submit admission statistics to the management team every Wednesday.• Conduct initial review of referral packets to ensure that all required documentation is available for admission determination, medical and psychiatric review. • Maintain an up to date scheduled admission calendar. Work with the clinical team to strategically reconcile admissions with planned discharges.• Complete and track insurances to ensure appropriate admissions with initial insurance pre-authorization/authorization and maintains required logs/calendars. • In consultation with Director/AD, compile waivers for any admissions that do not have insurance/insurance pre-authorization. • Conduct clearance for EMEDNY and EPACES, ensure compliance with level of care determination protocols and procedures. Conduct ongoing quality assurance of admissions related; AVATAR, CDS and HCS/LOCADTR and HERDS data entry systems. • Train and supervise admission staff on required admissions processes to ensure both effective and efficient running of the Department. Supervise AC1s, ACAs, and interns who are assigned to work within the admissions department• Train admissions’ staff on proper search procedures for contraband.• Conduct admission screenings and secure patients’ property in designated safe as per set procedures and protocols. • In consultation with primary counselors and clinical supervisor, assign new patients to counselors through application of effective and efficient client-clinician matching strategies. • Build teamwork across departments/disciplines. • Serve as secretary to the Admissions Interdisciplinary Team. Coordinate scheduling and participation of key team members in the interdepartmental monthly admission review meetings and morning huddles, maintain records as needed.• Participate in planning and facilitating of outreach activities to collaborating/referring providers and agencies as needed.• Serve as a member of the facility leadership team and provides supervisory oversight of weekend programming on rotational basis as needed. Provide clinical back-up as needed. • Perform all other tasks/duties as assigned by line supervisor and/or Bronx ATC Administration.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The salary range listed for this posting 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. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.Generous benefits package, which may include: medical, dental and vision coverage; NYS Employees Retirement System (pension); optional Deferred Compensation Program; tuition assistance; generous paid leave benefits; compensation for 13 State holidays per year; access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs; and Flex Spending Accounts. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program allows public service employees to have the remaining balance on direct loans forgiven after 120 qualifying payments are made under an accepted repayment plan while working full-time for an eligible employer. New York State is an eligible employer. More information is available at https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-loan-forgiveness. 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 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.NOTE: Candidates must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain licensure, certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are tobacco and vape free facilities.Background Investigation Requirements: 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.OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply. 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 Accessibility@oasas.ny.gov.This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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 a future date, 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 of 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.

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