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.

ORCandidates 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.ORCandidates 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.ORIn 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.

Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center – Mid-State Satellite Unit - P27272

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