Addictions Counselor ; Charles K. Post ATC

Position: Addictions Counselor 1 (Charles K. Post ATC)
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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/03/26

Applications Due
03/18/26

Vacancy ID210707

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NY HELPYes

Agency Addiction Services and Supports, Office of

Title Addictions Counselor 1 (Charles K. Post ATC)

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade
16

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $63994 to $80359 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation

Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pass Days:
Sunday/Monday

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address Charles K. Post Addiction Treatment Center

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center Campus, Building 1 - 998 Crooked Hill Road,

City West Brentwood

StateNY

Zip Code
11717

Duties Description The Addictions Counselor 1 serves as a member of the Addiction Treatment Center's (ATC's) multidisciplinary treatment team and works under the supervision of a higher-level Addictions Counselor or Licensed Master Social Worker performing duties related to the care and counseling of clients. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

* May function as a primary counselor for an assigned group or groups of clients managing all facets of clinical services and direct care.

* Assists with developing and providing group and individual treatment services to patients throughout the evening and weekend programming.

* Provides individual and group therapy and facilitates a variety of recreational, vocational, and social activities.

* Interviews clients and reviews medical/psychiatric history; completes various assessments as part of treatment plan development

* Monitors patient compliance with treatment goals.

* Completes required client and facility documentation (both electronic and paper) adhering to applicable OASAS procedures and confidentiality regulations.

* Provides orientation to the clients regarding the nature of the treatment facility, including its programs, activities, policies, and rules.

* Provides Crisis Intervention.

* Maintains relationships with vocational, educational, social services, probation, parole, referral agencies, and other community agencies associated with client rehabilitation to ensure continuity of services.

* May communicate with insurance companies to obtain both preauthorization and recurring reviews.

* Conducts routine rounds and documents observations; maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.

* May transport clients using agency vehicles.

* Participates in meal preparation and distribution.

* Communicates shift change information as appropriate to facilitate smooth transition.

* As needed and when applicable, obtains appropriate trainings & continuing professional education.

* As needed and when applicable, participates in regular ongoing supervision and consultation to support workplace performance.

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Currently employed as an Addictions Counselor 1 ~OR~ Current Registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), CASAC Level 2, CASAC-Advanced Counselor, or CASAC Master Counselor in New York State ~OR~ eligible for transfer.

Applicants must possess current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State.

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