Senior Rehabilitation Counselor

Senior Rehabilitation Counselor Department

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADULT CLINIC

Location Manhattan Job

ID133663

Civil Service ClassificationCompetitive Hire In Rate$90,395.00 (for employees new to HHC) Salary Range$90,395.00 - $90,395.00 Pay FrequencyYear Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Regular ShiftDay About NYC Health + Hospitals Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.

M Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position:

Under general supervision, directly supervises Rehabilitation Counselors and other members of the therapeutic team in guiding the vocational rehabilitation program of patients with physical developmental, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities or other impairments or clients with psychological problems affecting their job performance and social adjustment in health care settings; performs related work.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

1. Supervises Rehabilitation Counselors and members of the therapeutic team. 2. Participates in program planning, coordinates programs, plans and conducts in-service training programs. 3. Develops and maintains relationships with community resources. 4. Reviews case records prepared by staff. 5. Assesses and evaluates the client's potential for vocational and social adjustment. 6. Implements and coordinates the treatment program. 7. Maintains case records. 8. Evaluates testing materials and administers psychological and vocational tests. 9. Consults with other units regarding procedures affecting rehabilitation services. Minimum Qualifications 1. Master's Degree in rehabilitation counseling or vocational rehabilitation counseling, psychology or a related discipline issued after completion of a two (2) year course of study from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of full-time experience, at least one (1) year of which must have been with adults, in rehabilitation counseling, vocational rehabilitation counseling or psychological counseling or psychological testing; or 2. Thirty (30) graduate semester credits from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation counseling, vocational rehabilitation counseling, or related discipline and three (3) year of full-time experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling, at least one (1) year of which must have been with adults as described in "1" above; or 3. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus six (6) years of satisfactory full-time experience in rehabilitation counseling or vocational rehabilitation counseling, at least one (1) year of which must have been with adults as described in "1" above; or 4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience. However, all candidates must thirty (30) graduate semester credits in rehabilitation counseling, vocational rehabilitation, psychology and/or related discipline and have at least one (1) year of experience as described in "1" working with adults. Master's Degree in vocational rehabilitation from an accredited college or university after completion of a two (2) year course will be accepted as meeting one (1) of the two (2) years of experience required in "1" above. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs