Addictions Counselor 2 (McPike ATC) (NY HELPS)

Duties Description DUTIES
The Addiction Counselor 2 will serve as a senior member of a multidisciplinary treatment team performing assessment, treatment planning, case management, and clinical services with a marked degree of independence and limited need for supervision. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Gathers medical necessity documentation and communicates with insurance companies to secure authorizations for treatment.
• Communicates with insurance companies and completes required concurrent review actions.
• Completes retroactive insurance authorizations.
• Manages all appeals.
• Coordinates with the clinical team to gather documentation for authorizations and reviews.
• Attends bi-weekly agency wide revenue meetings.
• Authors data reports as needed.
• Works with private insurance companies to determine ASAM level of care.
• Admission determination, admission interviews, outreach activities, scheduling, etc.
• Communicates with insurance companies to obtain both preauthorization and concurrent reviews to obtain payment for treatment.
• Functions as member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Authors procedurally correct patient records including justification for continued stay and progress toward meeting treatment goals.
• Daily documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Accepts referrals from community-based referral sources and accepts self-referrals.
• Contacts referral source when a referral is made to thank the agency for the referral and provide a tentative date for admission interview as appropriate.
• Schedules admissions based on scheduled discharges and open bed capacity.
• Manages the waiting list - maintains contact with all prospective patients and/or referral source to ensure patients safety and coordinate services to meet prospective patient needs prior to admission; documents all contacts in Avatar; reports on waiting list status in Leadership meetings.
• Provides report on daily admissions scheduled for morning treatment team meeting.
• Greets all new admission with a welcoming and supportive attitude and meets initial patient needs as appropriate.
• Completes the LOCADTR on new admissions.
• Completes accurate and timely data entry of admission information at the time of admission.
• Works with physicians, nurses, resource agent, and psychologist, relaying areas of concern on newly admitted patients.
• Completes case management duties as assigned.
Completes other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Currently employed as an Addictions Counselor 2 OR Current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Advanced Counselor (CASAC-Advanced) or Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Master Counselor (CASAC-Master) in NYS AND one-year post-CASAC professional counseling experience OR eligible for transfer. HELPS Program eligible


This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

NOTE: Applicants must possess current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State. Candidate must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Mandatory overtime (MOT) is a requirement of this position. Chosen candidate(s) will be added to the mandatory overtime roster, which is utilized on a rotating basis. The MOT is applied during times of emergency, after the agency has made a good faith effort to have overtime covered and all other staffing options have been exhausted (volunteers, hourly staff, contracted staff). Our Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) operate 24/7/365 programing. Therefore, MOT IS an essential function of this position and is critical to maintaining adequate staffing at all times in order to ensure the health and safety of clients within the facility.

Appointment status will be discussed in more detail at a later point in the recruitment process with candidates who are under serious consideration. Candidates may potentially be appointed on a non-competitive basis via the HELPS program. If applicable, additional information about the HELPS program will also be provided.

Additional Comments The salary range listed for this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials.


Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

Generous benefits package, which may include: medical, dental and vision coverage; NYS Employees Retirement System (pension); optional Deferred Compensation Program; tuition assistance; generous paid leave benefits; compensation for 13 State holidays per year; access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs; and Flex Spending Accounts.


Telecommuting may be discussed as part of the interview process.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program allows public service employees to have the remaining balance on direct loans forgiven after 120 qualifying payments are made under an accepted repayment plan while working full-time for an eligible employer. New York State is an eligible employer. More information is available at


Mandatory overtime (MOT) is a requirement of this position. Chosen candidate(s) will be added to the mandatory overtime roster, which is utilized on a rotating basis. The MOT is applied during times of emergency, when all other staffing options have been exhausted (volunteers, hourly staff, contracted staff). Our Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) operate 24/7/365 programing. Therefore, MOT IS an essential function of this position and is critical to maintaining adequate staffing at all times in order to ensure the health and safety of clients within the facility.

NOTE: Candidates must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain licensure, certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.
OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are tobacco and vape free facilities.

Background Investigation Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.


New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma informed Sanctuary Model.


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Name Office of Human Resources Management


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Address

Street NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports


City Albany


State NY


Zip Code 12203


Notes on Applying **If interested in an AC2 position, submit a resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please be sure to include Reference Code BK/AC2/24602/McPike. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.

Please provide your CASAC identification number.