Job Summary:
As a Rehabilitation Counselor 1, you will provide a full range of rehabilitative/habilitative services, including:
- Assessing individuals’ rehabilitative needs
- Assisting in creating treatment plans for rehabilitation services
- Monitoring and documenting progress toward established goals and objectives
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
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as Rehabilitation Counselor 1 if they have:
- Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and
- 2 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 1 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 1 at Capital District Psychiatric Center's Greene Satellite Unit. 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.
Join our team at CDPC to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. We offer a supportive work environment within the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), competitive benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career development. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of mental health professionals at CDPC.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $61,516.00 - $78,307.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Ability to Commute:
- Albany, NY 12208 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Albany, NY 12208: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person