Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY HELPS), St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, Children and Youth, P25990
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Duties Description As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, you will perform a wide variety of treatment services including:•Provide direct mental health counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment•Conduct risk assessments, clinical evaluations, and intake screenings•Document and maintain records and treatment plans•Provide individual and group counseling and educationNotes:1. If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position.2. 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.3. 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 you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.Minimum Qualifications Are you interested in starting a career with New York State? St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center - Children and Youth is recruiting a Licensed Mental Health Counselor provide clinical mental health counseling and psychotherapeutic services to individuals with mental illness. Minimum Qualifications:Candidates from outside or within State Service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor if they have a license and current registration as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State.ORCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Licensed Mental Health Counselor eligible list.ORCandidates from within State Service may 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.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.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 315-###-#### Email Address ...@omh.ny.gov AddressStreet St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center 1 Chimney Point Drive City Ogdensburg State NY Zip Code 13669 Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application at:and submit it with your other application materials.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. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.