Addictions Counselor | SBIRT Specialist (CASAC)

Stony Brook University Medical Center; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine seeks an Addictions Counselor skilled in SBIRT within the CPEP, to screen patients, intervene minimally, and refer to treatment. The role emphasizes ethical decision making and patient-centered care.

Candidates must have NYS CASAC, at least one year of experience in alcohol/substance abuse counseling; preferred medical setting experience; credential verification required.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a CASAC in NYS.
• At least one year or more experience in Alcohol Substance Abuse Counseling.
• Preferred: Previous experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Screen Patients – identify patients who need further assessment or treatment for substance use disorders.
• Offer Brief Intervention – Single session or multiple sessions of motivational discussion within the time constraints and regulations of the emergency service (CPEP).
• Make Referrals to Treatment – Referral to specialized treatment is provided to patients/families identified as needing more extensive treatment than offered by the SBIRT program.
• Provide Consultation, Advice & Instruction – Offer guidance and feedback to faculty, staff and residents pertaining to SBIRT process, community resources and supports.
• Maintain Up-to-Date Knowledge – Participate in County meetings pertaining to addiction and actively report community resource information, new programs/services and the like to faculty, staff and others within the hospital serving interfacing with patients with addictions.
• Ensure Quality - Monitor that addiction measures are completed and tracked, i.e. CORE measures and OMH regulatory requirements.

Skills

SBIRT

CPEP

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Screening

Motivational interviewing

Education

CASAC NYS

Job description

Stony Brook Medicine seeks an Addictions Counselor skilled in SBIRT within the CPEP, to screen patients, intervene minimally, and refer to treatment. The role emphasizes ethical decision making and patient-centered care.

Candidates must have NYS CASAC, at least one year of experience in alcohol/substance abuse counseling; preferred medical setting experience; credential verification required.