Certified Addiction Counselor - Crisis Intervention & Care

BronxCare Health System; New York (NY); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

BronxCare Health System is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor for their New York location. The role involves performing pre-screening admissions, crisis intervention, and collaborating with the treatment team to provide optimal patient care.

Candidates must have a New York State Certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor and at least one year of experience in Addiction Services. A strong commitment to confidentiality and the ability to participate in Performance/Quality Improvement activities is essential.

Competenze

• New York State Certification as Substance Abuse Counselor is required.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time paid experience in Addiction Services is required.
• Counseling life experience with satisfactory recovery from Alcohol or other Substance Abuse for a minimum of three years.

Mansioni

• Perform crisis intervention with patients and/or families.
• Explain treatment modalities to patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain accurate patient records and confidentiality.
• Participate in Performance/Quality Improvement activities.

Conoscenze

Crisis intervention

Patient record management

Collaboration with treatment team

Counseling skills

Formazione

High School or GED

Baccalaureate preferred

New York State Certification as Substance Abuse Counselor

Descrizione del lavoro

BronxCare Health System is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor for their New York location. The role involves performing pre-screening admissions, crisis intervention, and collaborating with the treatment team to provide optimal patient care.

Candidates must have a New York State Certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor and at least one year of experience in Addiction Services. A strong commitment to confidentiality and the ability to participate in Performance/Quality Improvement activities is essential.