Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Albion Satellite Unit, P27092

Date Posted:

05/15/26

Applications Due:

05/29/26

Vacancy ID:

216221 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleLicensed Mental Health Counselor (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Albion Satellite Unit, P27092 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade19 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $70579 to $89645 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week40 Workday From6 AM To6 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyOrleans Street AddressCentral New York Psychiatric Center - Albion Satellite Unit 3595 State School Road CityAlbion StateNY Zip Code14411 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionAre you interested in starting a career with New York State? Central New York Psychiatric Center is recruiting a Licensed Mental Health Counselor provide clinical mental health counseling and psychotherapeutic services to individuals with mental illness. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, you will perform a wide variety of treatment services including:

• Provide direct mental health counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment
• Conduct risk assessments, clinical evaluations, and intake screenings
• Document and maintain records and treatment plans
• Provide individual and group counseling and education Minimum QualificationsCandidates from outside or within State Service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor if they have a license and current registration as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State.

OR Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Licensed Mental Health Counselor eligible list. OR Candidates from within State Service may 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. Additional CommentsAll 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.

This position is at Central New York Psychiatric Center's Albion Satellite Unit located on the grounds of Albion Correction Facility in Orleans County.

NOTE:

1. If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position. 2. 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. 3. If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Telephone Fax315-765-3369 Email Addresscnpersonnel@omh.ny Address StreetCentral New York Psychiatric Center PO Box 300 CityMarcy StateNY Zip Code13403 Notes on ApplyingIndicate 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. ://omh.ny/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf 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. 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.