Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center Mid-State Satellite Unit, P26896

Date Posted 04/21/26 Applications Due05/08/26 Vacancy

ID214466 NY

HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleRehabilitation Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center - Mid-State Satellite Unit, P26896 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade19 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $70579 to $89645 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri 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 Oneida Street Address Central New York Psychiatric Center - Mid-State Satellite Unit 9005 140 Old River Road, P.O. Box 216 City Marcy StateNY Zip Code13403 Duties Description Central New York Psychiatric Center - Mid-State Satellite Unit 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 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. 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.

Additional Comments:

This position is located at Central New York Psychiatric Center's Mid-State Satellite Unit on the grounds of Mid-State Correctional Facility in Onieda County. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 315-765-3369 Email Address cnpersonnel@omh.ny.gov Address Street Central New York Psychiatric Center PO Box 300 City Marcy State NY Zip Code 13403