Senior Addiction Counselor

stjosephsyonkersjobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

stjosephsyonkersjobs seeks a licensed clinical professional to provide comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and diagnostic summaries of chemically dependent patients, and to develop patient-centered treatment plans within OASAS standards.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of clinical experience in mental health, experience with adolescents in outpatient settings, and licensure such as LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or LMHC-LP. Compensation is $42.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• One year of prior clinical experience in a mental health setting is preferred.
• Experience with adolescents doing individual, group and family work in an outpatient behavioral health setting.
• Experience with treating high risk patients, managing crises and possessing strong diagnostic skills is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and diagnostic summaries of chemically dependent patients.
• Compile patient-centered, comprehensive treatment plans meeting regulatory time frames.
• Document patient progress towards treatment goals within OASAS standards and provide case management with collateral agencies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Case management

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

LMSW/LCSW/LMHC or LMHC-LP licensure

Job description

Provide comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and diagnostic summaries of chemically dependent patients. Compile Patient centered, comprehensive treatment plans, meeting the regulatory time frames. Document Pt. progress towards the goals of treatment within OASAS regulatory standards. Conduct education and therapeutic treatment protocols focused on Pt. need and OASAS regulations. Provide case management services, in behalf of Pt. with all collateral agencies. Provide necessary reports to TASC, Drug Court, Parole, DCMH, DSS, CPS. Assesses and manages patient risk Complete discharge summaries in the OASAS time frames, with appropriate aftercare in place.

One year of prior clinical experience in a mental health setting is preferred. Candidate will have experience with adolescents doing individual, group and family work in an outpatient behavioral health setting. Experience with treating high risk patients, managing crises and possessing strong diagnostic skills is preferred.

LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or LMHC-LP required.

Salary: $42.50 per hour