Day-Shift Methadone Counselor — Grant-Funded Role

Montefiore Mount Vernon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx is seeking a Methadone Counselor to provide counseling within the Substance Abuse Treatment Program. The role runs Monday through Friday with a day shift, 10:00 am–6:30 pm, and a 7.5-hour workday.

The position is 100% grant funded and includes responsibilities for treatment planning, data entry, and inter-agency collaboration. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of addiction counseling experience and a BA/BS with CASAC or related licensure.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree required; CASAC or license in social work/mental health counseling or related field required.
• 1 year of work experience as an addictions counselor preferred.
• Knowledge of governmental, private and community programs and entitlements for patients.
• Knowledge of computer software and data entry procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance abuse counseling to individuals, groups, and families.
• Develop, implement, and review treatment plans.
• Coordinate services within the clinic for patients on counseling caseload.
• Enter patient data into HRA/STARS database.
• Attend scheduled meetings and maintain required patient records.

Skills

Counseling skills

Record keeping

Toxicology understanding

Case coordination

Education

BA or BS degree

CASAC or related license

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx is seeking a Methadone Counselor to provide counseling within the Substance Abuse Treatment Program. The role runs Monday through Friday with a day shift, 10:00 am–6:30 pm, and a 7.5-hour workday.

The position is 100% grant funded and includes responsibilities for treatment planning, data entry, and inter-agency collaboration. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of addiction counseling experience and a BA/BS with CASAC or related licensure.