Emergency Dept Social Worker & Mental Health Counselor

Stony Brook Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital seeks an experienced Social Worker Mental Health Counselor for the Inpatient-Emergency Department. You will conduct intakes, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group, family, and marital counseling focused on substance use.

Work within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate referrals and ensure compliant documentation. Required NYS LMSW/LCSW eligibility or LMSW with six months to certification and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• NYS LMSW, NYS LCSW, or LMSW eligible to obtain certification within six months.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Understanding of alcoholism/addiction and 12-step programs with a minimum of one year experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes to identify problem areas and formulate initial diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
• Develop initial treatment plan and monitor patient progress through ongoing reviews.
• Provide individual, group, family, and marital counseling with focus on substance use.
• Make referrals to community resources and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate records and adherence to SBELIH/QOPS/OASAS policies.

Skills

LMSW/LCSW eligible

BLS certified

Addiction treatment knowledge

Emergency Department social work (pref

Education

MSW or equivalent

Job description

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital seeks an experienced Social Worker Mental Health Counselor for the Inpatient-Emergency Department. You will conduct intakes, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group, family, and marital counseling focused on substance use.

Work within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate referrals and ensure compliant documentation. Required NYS LMSW/LCSW eligibility or LMSW with six months to certification and current BLS certification.