Addictions Program Specialist 2

Permanent qualifications:

Permanent status as an Addictions Program Specialist 2, G-23 and interested in reassignment or reachable for permanent appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list for Addictions Program Specialist 2, G-23; or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law (i.e., Addictions Planning Analyst 2, Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor).

In the event that a canvass of the eligible list for the Addictions Program Specialist 2 in this location results in less than three candidates willing to accept the position, the agency may consider making a provisional appointment.

To be considered for provisional appointment, candidates must meet the following qualifications:

Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree AND
Either 1. three years of professional clinical* or professional administrative experience** in a public or private agency/program which directly provides diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention or aftercare to a clientele with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency. Experience must include a minimum of two years in one or more of the following program areas: development or management of a treatment program or prevention services; review and monitoring of program operations for regulatory compliance; or development of program budget or review of provider expenditures. All qualifying experience must be in a program or organization for which chemical dependency treatment/prevention is the primary mission;
Or 2. a master’s degree in community mental health, counseling, mental health counseling, education, human services, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, rehabilitation, social work, or sociology and two years of professional clinical* or professional administrative experience** in a public or private agency/program which directly provides diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention or aftercare to a clientele with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency. Experience must include a minimum of two years in one or more of the following program areas: development or management of a treatment program or prevention services; review and monitoring of program operations for regulatory compliance; or development of program budget and/or review of provider expenditures. All qualifying experience must be in a program or organization for which chemical dependency treatment/prevention is the primary mission.

• Professional clinical experience for this examination is defined as the care, treatment, or instruction of patients in the disciplines of addictions counseling, mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, psychology, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, or as a physician’s assistant.

**Professional administrative experience for this examination is defined as experience in the fields of personnel management, employee relations, budgeting, fiscal and business administration, or administrative planning and analysis. Experience must be focused on the planning, developing, oversight, coordination, or operation of programs.

In the event that a provisional appointment is made, the provisional employee will need to successfully complete the competitive examination for Addictions Program Specialist 2 when next given and be reachable for appointment on the resulting eligible list. If the provisional employee does not pass the competitive examination, or is not reachable for appointment, they may not be able to be retained in the position.

The Addictions Program Specialist 2 will Review Certification Applications, pursuant to Article 32 of the Mental Hygiene Law and OASAS Regulations.

Duties include:

• Assess assigned applications for completeness and consistency with all applicable regulations,
• Identify missing or incomplete documentation/information, and bring forward significant issues of concern with recommendations for proceeding,
• Coordinate reviews by Local Governmental Units (LGUs), other state agencies and other OASAS units where applicable,
• Analyze data to determine need for new services and on-going services,
• Evaluate program policies and procedures for regulatory compliance and clinical appropriateness,
• Evaluate the proposed action based on the information contained in the application,
• Represent the Bureau on various committees and workgroups, and special projects, as assigned,
• Prepare and submit a summary of each Certification Application with a recommendation.

For each application reviewed the Addictions Program Specialist 2 will:

• Assist applicants in coordinating with OASAS Regional Offices and LGUs,
• Review applications to ensure they are thorough, accurate and timely,
• Provide applicants with a clear summary of additional information/documentation required,
• Complete clear, timely, and accurate letters to all outside reviewers,
• Present Certification Applications requiring full reviews to the Advisory Council,

Other duties as assigned, including assisting with the development of new OASAS initiatives that require a certification application.