Rehabilitation Counselor 1, (NY HELPS), Creedmoor ...

Duties Description Creedmoor Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting for a Rehabilitation Counselor 1 to provide rehabilitative services to individuals with mental illness. As a Rehabilitation Counselor 1, you will provide a full range of rehabilitativehabilitative services, including:•Assessing individuals' rehabilitative needs•Assisting in creating treatment plans for rehabilitation services•Monitoring and documenting progress toward established goals and objectivesMinimum Qualifications 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 rehabilitativehabilitative 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 1 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-b55-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 1 at Creedmoor 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 1 position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as a Rehabilitation Assistant 2.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 programsBackground checks will be required.This position is eligible for a Dwon State adjustment of $3,400.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resources Telephone Fax (718)264-3627 Email Address AddressStreet Creedmoor Psychiatric Center 79-25 Winchester Blvd City Queens Village State NY Zip Code 11427 Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunityaffirmative action employer.

Created: 2025-03-09