Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Five

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Title: Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Five Points Satellite Unit, P26908

Occupational Category: Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade: 19

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range: From $70,579 to $89,645 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Workday

From 6 AM to 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County: Seneca

Street Address: Central New York Psychiatric Center - Five Points Satellite Unit, 6600 State Route 96, Romulus, NY

Job Description

Central New York Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting for a Rehabilitation Counselor 2 to provide rehabilitative services to individuals with mental illness.

• Assessing individuals’ rehabilitative needs and coordinating necessary psychosocial, educational, and/or vocational services.
• Monitoring and documenting progress toward established goals and objectives.
• Determining what changes have occurred as a result of treatment plan.
• Assuring compliance with recordkeeping requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as Rehabilitation Counselor 2 if they have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and
• 3 years of professional experience providing vocational, psychosocial, or rehabilitative/habilitative services in an agency primarily serving individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or addictions.
• Substitution: Master’s degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

OR

• Candidates from outside and within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Rehabilitation Counselor 2 eligible list.
• Candidates from within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Benefits

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 programs

Background checks will be required.

How to Apply

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.

Contact Information: Human Resources, Telephone, Fax 315-765-3369, Email Address cnpersonnel@omh.ny.gov, Address: Central New York Psychiatric Center, PO Box 300, Marcy, NY

The 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.

OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.