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Addictions Counselor Assnt

Grade 11

New York State has approximately 76 positions* in this title statewide. You may view a breakdown of positions by county. This position exists in Addiction Treatment Centers. View links to all New York State agencies including agencies that have this title. For more information, New York State employees can contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322. If you are not a current New York State employee, you can use the Department of Civil Service Web site to explore possible employment opportunities.

*The number of positions is approximate and represents the number of positions established (both filled and vacant); it is not an indication or reference to position type or duration, or intent to be filled. If you are viewing a trainee title, please note this number reflects the number of positions established at the journey level. Agencies may fill at the trainee level(s) or at the journey level based on employee qualifications. GOT-IT does not provide information on any job postings or job availability. For information on current job postings, please visit State Jobs NY. You may also visit specific New York State Agency websites for information about an agency and its job opportunities.

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A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series. The salary schedule for this career ladder is also available.

  1. Addictions Counselor Assnt Trainee

    Similar to Grade 09

  2. Addictions Counselor Assnt

    Grade 11

Summary of Job Description

Addictions Counselor Assistants serve as a member of a multidisciplinary clinical treatment team providing a therapy program tailored to the individual needs of patients in an Addictions Treatment Center (ATC). Under the supervision of professional clinicians, they serve as a secondary therapist for groups of patients in one or more of the component units of a treatment center; assist in the delivery of a comprehensive rehabilitation program through consultation with team members; and assist in individual and group counseling of patients, discharge planning, and community involvement. Because an ATC is typically a small facility, employing approximately 25 to 100 staff, Addictions Counselor Assistants are responsible for augmenting services provided by other treatment team members; for example, supervising a scheduled recreational outing in the absence of a Recreation Therapist and leading an established therapy group in the absence of an Addictions Counselor.

View the classification standard for this title, on the Classification and Compensation webpage.

The NYS Title and Salary Plan provides additional information regarding other titles. If there is a classification standard available there will be a link under the column labeled STD. NO. If no link is available there is no classification standard available at this time for that title.

Summary of Minimum Qualifications

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. If substitutions for education and/or experience are allowed, this information would be available on the announcement.

This title is non-competitive.  No examination is necessary.  However, you must still meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position.

Candidates must have an Associate's Degree with a specialization in Alcoholism, Substance Abuse or Chemical Dependency; or one (1) year of full-time employment in a field requiring the application of communication skills and one (1) year of experience in a direct treatment capacity working in an addictions treatment setting.

How to Apply

An examination is not used to fill this title. You must meet the minimum qualifications of the title in order to be considered for this position. You must apply directly to the agency or agencies that have this title.

Career Mobility

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through other examinations, additional education and/or work experience. For additional information or clarification, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office. Visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists. If you are not a current New York State employee, see Employment Opportunities with New York State and find out how to become a New York State employee.

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