Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Capital District Psychiatric Center, P26833

Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Capital District Psychiatric Center, P26833 Albany, NY Job Details Full-time $70,579 - $89,645 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Qualifications Record keeping Working with individuals with developmental disabilities Mid-level Master's degree Bachelor's degree Substance abuse Working with individuals with mental health conditions Human Services Patient progress monitoring Progress documentation 1 year Working with individuals with substance use disorders Bachelor's degree in human services Rehabilitation and recovery (patient care) Full Job Description The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Capital District 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. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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.

ORCandidates 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.

ORCandidates 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.

ORIn 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 Capital District 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 regarding the vacancy. 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 programsBackground checks will be required.

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