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Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P27871
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What they do
A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor works with people that have mental or physical disabilities, or people recovering from accidents or major injuries, to help them assess employment options and find job placements. Provides counseling and job search assistance and identifies resources for clients. Works with employers to identify job opportunities and advocates for clients with disabilities.
$55,208 / year median in Iowa
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply NY HELP Yes Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P27871 Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 19 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $70579 to $89645 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Other (see below) "Other" Explanation Day shift weekdays, plus schedule weekend hours 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 Orange Street Address Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center 2834 Route 17M City New Hampton State NY Zip Code 10958 Duties Description Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting for a Rehabilitation Counselor 2 to provide rehabilitative services to individuals with mental illness. As a Rehabilitation Counselor 2, you will provide a full range of rehabilitative/habilitative services to individuals with more complex issues, including:
- 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. 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 Mid-Hudson Forensic 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. The promotion field for the Rehabilitation Counselor 2 position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as a Rehabilitation Counselor 1. Additional Comments 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.