Addictions Counselor 1 (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P28127

Addictions Counselor 1 (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P28127

Date Posted: 10/05/26

Applications Due: 11/13/26

Vacancy ID: 226395

Basics

NY HELPS: Yes

55-b/c Eligible: Yes

Agency: Mental Health, Office of

Title: Addictions Counselor 1 (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P28127

Occupational Category: Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade: 16

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range: From $62694 to $79795 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Internship: No

Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Schedule

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week: 40

From: 6 AM

To: 6 PM

Flextime allowed?: No

Mandatory overtime?: No

Compressed workweek allowed?: No

Telecommuting allowed?: No

Location

County: Kings

Street Address: Kingsboro Psychiatric Center
681 Clarkson Avenue

City: Brooklyn

State: NY

Zip Code: 11203

Job Specifics

Duties Description: Kingsboro Psychiatric Center is recruiting an Addictions Counselor 1 to provide addictions counseling, treatment, and recovery services to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As an Addictions Counselor 1 at Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, you will provide addictions counseling and treatment services to individuals with mental illness.

Duties include:

• Completing psychosocial assessments and substance-related screenings.
• Developing individualized treatment plans that include goals and objectives.
• Conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
• Monitoring and reporting on individuals' progress and maintaining records.
• Providing education and information to individuals families throughout the
treatment process.

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 if they are registered as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), CASAC Level 2, CASAC-Advanced Counselor, or CASAC Master Counselor in New York State.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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.

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.

This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,150.
NOTE:
1. 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 and Medicare 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.

2. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.

How to Apply

Name: Human Resources

Fax: 718-221-7345

Email Address: [email protected]

Street: Kingsboro Psychiatric Center
681 Clarkson Avenue

City: Brooklyn

State: NY

Zip Code: 11203

Notes on Applying: To be considered for this position, please copy the link below into a new browser window to complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application, and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax or email the Human Resources email address noted above. Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID #, and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax.

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The 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 opportunity/affirmative action employer.