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

Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Five Points Satellite Unit, P27313

Base pay range: $70,579.00/yr - $89,645.00/yr

Duties Description

• Assessing individuals’ rehabilitive 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 the treatment plan.
• Assuring compliance with recordkeeping requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field.
• 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.

OR

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.

OR

In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Rehabilitation Counselor 2 at Central New York Psychiatric Center. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position’s minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met. Promotional field consists of Rehabilitation Counselor 1.

Additional Comments

• 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.

This position is at Central New York Psychiatric Center’s Five Points Satellite Unit located on the grounds of Five Points Correctional Facility in Seneca County.