Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleLicensed Mental Health Counselor 50% (South Beach ATC)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $35289 to $44822 Annually
"Other" Explanation 4:00 pm - 12:30 am Fridays <br />4:00 pm – 10:30pm Saturday and Sunday <br />
Workday
Duties Description Responsibilities for the Licensed Mental Health Counselor include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Function as member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and serve as a resource regarding social adjustment, discharge service needs, and the effective utilization of community services.
• Conduct interviews to complete various clinical assessments; involve individuals in the development of treatment plans; and monitor individual compliance with treatment goals.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to provide therapeutic intervention for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Provide individual and group mental health counseling and facilitate a variety of clinical activities.
• Assess individual and family needs, strengths, and limitations.
• Educate individuals and families about the nature of the disorder/illness and available resources and how to access them.
• Record significant psychosocial events and/or changes in clinical condition.
• Determine the individual needs for referral to community-based services; and work in conjunction with the psychiatric prescribers to provide additional mental health services and supports for individuals who are dealing with co-occurring mental health issues.
• Present/conduct lectures, videos, psycho-educational groups, and specialty groups.
• Intervene when individuals are in crisis and utilizes clinical skills to problem solve.
• Complete forms, documents, and records efficiently, including discharge planning, while adhering to all applicable confidentiality regulations.
• Participate in activities to improve patient care and facility operations.
• Maintain relationships with vocational, educational, social services, probation, parole, referral agencies, and other community agencies associated with individual rehabilitation to ensure continuity of services.
• May oversee therapeutic interventions of individuals assigned to their team.
• Supervise lower-level clinical staff and/or interns.
• Coordinate shift coverage as needed and act as a point person for during shift
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State
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 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.
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.
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.
Additional Comments Salary:
$35,289 -$44,822*
*Salary indicated is pro-rated for Part-Time
* The salary range listed in 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.
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.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address recruitment@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingIf interested, please submit your current resume and cover letter to recruitment@oasas.ny.gov Please be sure to include Reference Code RS/LMHC50/TBD/SBATC. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.
If you are a current or former NYS employee, please provide your Social Security # for verification of eligibility.