Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Five Points Satellite Unit, P27313
About The Position
Central New York 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
