Counselor (JR227939)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York seeks a Counselor to provide individual and group counseling, case management, and support in addiction recovery. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, preferably a Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, along with relevant licenses. The position requires knowledge of addiction counseling and experience with Electronic Health Records. Regular shifts are 6:30 am – 2:30 pm, and work may vary based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in addiction counseling.
• Knowledge of 12 core functions of Counselors necessary.
• Knowledge of computer software and ability to document all services in an Electronic Health Record
• Familiarity with Oasis and TJC regulations and standards

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients.
• Provide substance abuse counseling to individuals and groups.
• Conduct evaluations regarding mental health needs of patients.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling focusing on motivation, relapse prevention and aftercare.
• Coordinate care and case management for comprehensive services.
• Monitor response to methadone treatment via counseling and toxicology reviews.
• Enter patient data into HRA/STARS database; liaise with outside agencies.
• Attend team meetings and maintain required records and progress notes.
• Assist with referrals to shelters, detox, legal counsel, etc.
• Bill for counselor services and perform follow-ups as needed.

Skills

Addiction counseling

Patient case management

Documentation in Electronic Health Record

Knowledge of governmental programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

NYS Licenses or Certifications (CASAC, MSW with limited permit, MHC with limited permit, MFT with limited permit, LCAT with limited permit)

Tools

HRA/STARS database

Oasis regulations

EHR software

Job description

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Overview

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Over the past fifty years, Montefiore's Division of Services for Addiction has helped thousands of people enter recovery and re-join their families and communities. Through recovery, individuals are empowered to help find meaning in their lives and integrate back into their communities.

The Counselor position provides individual and group counseling and case management to individuals receiving integrated substance abuse treatment and primary care services at the Montefiore Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive psychosocial and complete upon admission.
• Instruct patients in program policies and procedures and document in the clinical chart.
• Develop, implement and review of treatment plans.
• Provide substance abuse counseling to individuals, groups, and families focusing on building motivation, educating, planning crisis intervention, relapse prevention and aftercare.
• Care and case management of comprehensive services for patients.
• Monitor patients’ response to methadone medication treatment through individual counseling and toxicology review.
• Conduct vocational /educational and learning needs evaluation in psychosocial and ongoing as indicated. Provide referral as needed.
• Perform preliminary screening regarding mental health needs of patients on caseload (i.e., presence of psychiatric symptoms, suicidality, homicidality, etc.).
• Evaluate patient eligibility for entitlements (Public Assistance, SSI, Medicaid, etc.). Refer patients to appropriate agencies when indicated.
• Enter patient data into HRA/STARS computerized database in a timely manner.
• Act as liaison between patient and outside agencies.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings. i.e., IDC’s, staff meetings, morning reports, case management meetings, and other team meetings determined to be necessary.
• Maintain required records on patients and updates progress notes as required. Ensure clinical chart contains necessary information regarding patient’s status and other information. Complete all required forms and treatment plans.
• Assist patients with referral to other services and agencies determined to be necessary to the recovery process (i.e., shelters, detox units, legal counsel, etc.).
• Give case presentations in supervision, IDC meetings, daily reports.
• Ensure all counselor specific billable services are billed and perform follow-ups to billing (delinquent payments, obtaining information required to bill, confirming, and updating billing information, etc.).
• Directly supervise the collection of toxicology samples for all patients when required.
• Meet with family members, significant others and outside providers as determined to be necessary and appropriate for clinical management and care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master’s Degree Social Work, Mental Health Counseling is preferred.
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree must have a CASAC.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree must have one of the following NYS Licenses or certifications at all times in order to work:
  • CASAC
  • MSW with limited permit
  • MHC with limited permit
  • MFT with limited permit
  • LCAT with limited permit
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience in addiction counseling required.
• Knowledge of computer software and ability to document all services in an Electronic Health Record.
• 12 core functions of Counselors, knowledge of governmental, private, and community programs and entitlements. available to patients, familiarity with Oasis and TJC regulations and standards are required.

The regular hours are 6:30am – 2:30pm and must be able to work various shifts and locations depending on operational needs.

This is a 100% Grant Funded position.