Agency Mental Health, Office of

　　Title Addiction Counselor 1, Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P24111

　　Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

　　Salary Grade 16

　　Bargaining Unit APSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)

　　Salary Range From $56550 to $71979 Annually

　　Employment Type Full-Time

　　Appointment Type Permanent

　　Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

　　Travel Percentage 0%

　　Workweek Other (see below)

　　"Other" Explanation Day shift Tuesday - Saturday

　　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 Erie

　　Street Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center

　　400 Forest Avenue

　　City Buffalo

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 14213

　　Minimum Qualifications You must be registered as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State. Candidates eligible for reciprocity through the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) may apply.

　　Duties Description As an Addictions Counselor 1, 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.NOTE: 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 Background Investigation/Justice Center Review: 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), which 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 will be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.Additional Comments:This is a day shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours.

　　Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

　　Name Human Resources

　　Telephone

　　Fax 716-816-2554

　　Email Address [email protected]

　　Address

　　Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center

　　400 Forest Avenue

　　City Buffalo

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 14213

　　Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdfThe Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health 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.