Addiction Counselor (NYC H+H)

Addiction Counselors (NYC H+H), under supervision, serve as integral members of the multidisciplinary team and participate in and/or lead the development and implementation of clinically sound, culturally relevant, and medically monitored treatment programs, case management, care coordination and other supportive and consultative services for patients in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment, in a sensitive and caring manner and promote the notion of recovery and self-sufficiency, as a goal of treatment. Participate in and/or perform functions related to counseling, diagnostics, treatment, treatment planning, rehabilitation, assessment, intervention and other supportive services for patients in SUD treatment. Ensure optimal utilization of resources and services and compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and NYC Health + Hospitals standards of care to improve outcomes and the patient experience. All Addiction Counselors (NYC H+H) perform related work.
Special Working Conditions:
Addiction Counselors (NYC H+H) may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Addiction Counselors (NYC H+H) and environmental conditions experienced are: working with patients with communicable diseases; handling urine samples and operating a Breathalyzer in accordance with infection control guidelines; traveling by public transportation or by foot to provide community outreach and/or make field visits with patients. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

How To Qualify:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the education and experience requirements for the examination before submitting your application. If you are deemed "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you will not receive a score.

Education And Experience Requirements:
1. Valid Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) - Level 1 Certificate issued by the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS); or
2. Is otherwise considered a Qualified Health Professional (QHP) based on licensure, certification and/or registration along with appropriate experience and/or training as defined in Section 800.4 (U) of the OASAS Treatment Services: General Provisions, Title 14 NYCRR Part 800 (https://oasas.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/09/800.pdf).

Any individual working in a NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)-Certified Treatment Program or newly-hired into the System in the title of Addiction Counselor in a NYC Health + Hospitals health care setting must have proof of completion of OASAS “Supporting Recovery with Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)” training. The CASAC or QHP requirement must be met by December 31, 2026. During the Education and Experience Exam (EEE), you will get instructions on converting part-time experience to the full-time equivalent. You must final submit your Education and Experience Exam in OASys by midnight Eastern time on the last day of the Application Period, and once you Final Submit, no changes can be made. Failure to click Final Submit by the deadline will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive a score or a refund of the application fee. Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Addiction Counselor (NYC H+H). Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position of Addiction Counselor (NYC H+H). Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to take the examination, and/or to perform the essential functions of the job.
The Protection Of People With Special Needs Act:
Article 20 of the NYS Executive Law and Article 11 of the NYS Social Services Law require an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate selected for employment to a position with the potential for regular and substantial contact with vulnerable persons with special needs has been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse and neglect through a check of the Staff Exclusion List maintained by the NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Candidates who have substantiated/indicated cases on file with the Staff Exclusion List will not be hired or assigned to such a position.
Residency:
New York City residency is not required for this position.
English Requirement:
You must be able to understand and be understood in English.
Proof of Identity:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with NYC Health + Hospitals.

Your score will be determined by an Education and Experience Exam. You will receive a score of 70 points for meeting the education and experience requirements listed above. After these requirements are met, you will receive additional credit up to a maximum of 100 points on the following basis: Education and experience used to gain additional credit must be obtained by the last day of the Application Period (December 22, 2026). If you have satisfactory full-time experience performing assessment and/or treatment of You will alcohol and/or other Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in a crisis center, detoxification, receive outpatient or inpatient treatment program, including but not limited to treating active
up to:
drug users, homeless and/or dual-diagnosed individuals for:
At least 1 year but less than 2 years 12 points At least 2 years but less than 3 years 16 points 3 or more years 20 points If you have satisfactory full-time experience performing harm reduction education on overdose prevention, smoking cessation, syringe exchange, as well as providing direct You will care services and education on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for: receive Medication assisted treatment (MAT) may include but is not limited to methadone, up to: suboxone, and vivitrol treatment programs. At least 1 year but less than 2 years 7 points At least 2 years but less than 3 years 11 points 3 or more years 15 points If you have satisfactory full-time experience utilizing evidence-based practices to treat
patients within a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) setting for:
Evidence-based practices include but are not limited to: motivational interviewing (MI), You will cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and relapse prevention education. receive up Substance Use Disorder (SUD) settings may include, but are not limited to: inpatient or to: outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, emergency department, medical clinics, and mobile clinics. At least 1 year but less than 2 years 7 points At least 2 years but less than 3 years 11 points 3 or more years 15 points

If you have satisfactory full-time experience working with specialized populations with patients coming from underserved groups who may face challenges accessing care due You will to physical, medical, socio-cultural, financial, or other obstacles for: receive up This includes but is not limited to: individuals with disabilities, chronic illness and/or to: communicable diseases, recidivists, and members of marginalized group(s). At least 1 year but less than 2 years 7 points At least 2 years but less than 3 years 11 points 3 or more years 15 points You will
If you possess the following credential:
receive:
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) issued by the New York Certification Board 10 points Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) issued by the New York Certification Board or the 7 points New York Certification Association On the Education and Experience Exam (EEE) you will be asked questions about the task(s) you performed. The points you receive for each category of experience will be determined by the frequency that you performed those task(s). You will get instructions on the EEE about converting part-time experience to the full-time equivalent. You must Final Submit your Education and Experience Exam in OASys by midnight Eastern time on the last day of the Application Period, and once you Final Submit, no changes can be made. Failure to click Final Submit by the deadline will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive a score or a refund of the application fee.

New York City residency is not required for this position.