Rehabilitation Counselor 2

3 days ago


Albany, United States CDPC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

As a Rehabilitation Counselor 2, you will provide a full range of rehabilitative/habilitative services, including:

  • Screen, evaluate, and approve all referrals.
  • Match and assign patients to appropriate daily programs.
  • Monitor tracking system.
  • Assure patient records are maintained as outlined.
  • Coordinate treatment planning with rehabilitation department.

Complete a comprehensive evaluation of rehabilitation and social needs of patients and the development of patient goals and programming to meet the needs of patients.

  • Review policies and procedures with staff.
  • Review rehabilitation programs available to patients.
  • Coordinate development of goals and programs with subordinate rehabilitation staff and treatment teams.
  • Participate with the Treatment Team Leader in policy meetings, long-term program planning, and review meetings to update, improve, and maintain programs which meet client needs and use current evidenced-based practices.

Evaluate and identify the needs of patients to determine the advisability of referrals to other specialists, advising patients of such judgments, and communicating as requested or deemed appropriate to such referral sources.

  • Coordinate services, interacting with significant others, placing patients and follow up with them, monitoring progress, and solving problems.
  • Determine what changes have occurred as a result of a planned program by comparing actual changes (results) with desired changes (stated goals), and by identifying the degree to which the activity (planned program) is responsible for those changes.
  • Act as rehabilitation liaison for services provided by the rehabilitation department.

Arrange for any necessary psychosocial, educational, and/or vocational services.

  • Provide inpatient treatment teams with objective information concerning a patient's performance abilities in the areas of residential, social, and daily living skills.
  • Interpret, report, and document all ongoing patient progress.
  • Assist patients with interpreting their daily activities and experiences and the impact upon the rehabilitation process.

Assure compliance with recordkeeping requirements and standards.

  • Match and assign patients to appropriate inpatient treatment programming.
  • Monitor rehabilitation program tracking system.
  • Monitor the delivery of rehabilitation programming.
  • Assure rehabilitation documentation in records is maintained as outlined.
  • Coordinate treatment planning with treatment team.
  • Complete incident reporting and conduct investigations.

Evaluate rehabilitation and support needs of assigned clients on an ongoing basis.

  • Document findings and recommendations to ensure treatment team members receive accurate and timely information regarding patient needs.
  • Coordinate person-centered service plans with recipients to ensure services provided meet individual needs.
  • Monitor client progress, consult with treatment team, and modify individual service plans as indicated.
  • Participate in treatment team meetings by making recommendations and providing input, and by recommending and implementing modification of service plans as required to achieve desired outcome.

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 programs

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as Rehabilitation Counselor 1 if they have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and
  • 4 years of professional experience providing vocational, psychosocial, or rehabilitative/habilitative services in an agency primarily serving individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or addictions.
  • Substitution: Master’s degree in a rehabilitation counseling may substitute for Four years of qualifying experience.
  • OR
  • A Master's Degree in a human service field may substitute for two years of the qualifying experience

Candidates from outside and within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Rehabilitation Counselor 2 eligible list.

Join our team at CDPC to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. We offer a supportive work environment within the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), competitive benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career development. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of mental health professionals at CDPC.

Company DescriptionCDPC is a NYS run psychiatric hospital that serves over 100 plus adult inpatients.Company DescriptionCDPC is a NYS run psychiatric hospital that serves over 100 plus adult inpatients.

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