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Addictions Counselor 1 Spanish Language, G-16
Occupation Group
Health and Human Services - Addictions
Salary Information
Salary Range
NYC Metro - From $59,637 to $75,066
Rest of State - From $56,550 to $71,979
(Salary may differ from what is listed for an agency and/or location. See HELP job postings for specific salary.)
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(Not Available)Job Description
As an Addictions Counselor 1, you would provide individual counseling and case management services to patients in a treatment facility. You would also conduct individual and group therapy; prepare and carry out treatment plans; participate in case reviews; assess patients' psychosocial condition; determine the effects of alcohol and other drug use; present educational materials to community groups, patients and other staff; and provide leadership, training and direction to staff engaged in the day to day care and supervision of patients.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
You must be registered as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State.
Candidates eligible for reciprocity through the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) may apply.
Additional Requirements for Appointment
- Registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor is necessary for continued employment as an Addictions Counselor 1 (Spanish Language). Action will be taken to remove you from your position if you fail to maintain registration.
- Status as a CASAC Trainee is not qualifying for these exams.
- Candidates eligible for reciprocity through the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) may apply.
- If you are considered for an appointment as an Addictions Counselor 1 (Spanish Language), you will be required to demonstrate your proficiency in the Spanish language. Proficiency must be at a level that will assure your ability to properly perform the duties of the position.
- Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.
- In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.