Substance Abuse Counselor - Methadone Treatment

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative is seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist to provide individual and group counseling, psychosocial evaluations, and case management within the Chemical Dependency Program. The role emphasizes applying empirically supported methadone treatment and integrated primary care services to adults and older adults.

Responsibilities include screening, biopsychosocial evaluations, treatment planning, documentation, and participation in trainings and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CASAC or license in social work, mental health counseling or a related field is also required.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience as an addictions counselor (preferably with methadone clients) required.
• Knowledge and ability to integrate historical and current patient issues.
• Knowledge of substance abuse counseling and treatment.
• Effectively work with adults and older adults with addiction.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients to ensure appropriateness for care.
• Complete biopsychosocial evaluation utilizing all available data, including interviews with patients and families and conferring with interdisciplinary associates.
• Develop, implement, and validate treatment plans/discharges in a timely manner in collaboration with patient, family and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide chemical dependency counseling to individuals, groups, couples and families.
• Document client progress as delineated in program policies and procedures and regulatory bodies.
• Participate in staff conferences and other meetings.
• Participate in relevant performance improvement activities, including trainings and conferences.
• Provide community outreach and education.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative is seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist to provide individual and group counseling, psychosocial evaluations, and case management within the Chemical Dependency Program. The role emphasizes applying empirically supported methadone treatment and integrated primary care services to adults and older adults.

Responsibilities include screening, biopsychosocial evaluations, treatment planning, documentation, and participation in trainings and community