MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree AND two (2) years of satisfactory full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time) experience performing behavioral health* casework with a recognized public or private agency adhering to accepted professional standards; OR

(b) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two-year college with an Associate’s Degree AND possession of a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) certification AND four (4) years of satisfactory full-time experience performing behavioral health* casework with a recognized public or private agency adhering to accepted professional standards; OR

(c) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND possession of a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) certification AND six (6) years of satisfactory full-time experience performing behavioral health* casework with a recognized public or private agency adhering to accepted professional standards; OR

(d) Any combination of education, training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a), (b) or (c) above.

*NOTE:  Behavioral health casework is defined as experience working directly with clients who have mental health, substance abuse and/or dual diagnosis issues. Other types of casework may not be qualifying.  Please make your mental health and/or substance abuse casework experience clear as you complete your application for employment.

Tompkins County is committed to Equity and Inclusion.  We encourage others with similar values to apply.