Substance Abuse Spec-Wakefield

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative in Bronx, NY is hiring a Substance Abuse Specialist for the SATP. The role provides individual and group counseling, psychosocial evaluations and case management to patients in the Chemical Dependency Program, with a focus on methadone treatment and integrated care services.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, CASAC or equivalent license, and at least 1 year of addictions counseling experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CASAC or license in social work, mental health counseling or a related field is also required.
• Minimum 1 year 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.
• Ability to effectively work with adults and older adults with addiction.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for appropriateness for care.
• Complete biopsychosocial evaluation utilizing all available data and interviews.
• Develop, implement, and validate treatment plans and discharges in collaboration with patient and team.
• Provide chemical dependency counseling to individuals, groups, couples and families.
• Document client progress as per policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff conferences, trainings and performance improvement activities.
• Provide community outreach and education.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Substance Abuse Spec-Wakefield### Substance Abuse Spec-WakefieldApply: 4401 Bronx Boulevard: Full time: Posted Today: JR231470**City/State:**Bronx, New York**Grant Funded:**Yes**Department:**Psych - SATP Administration**Bargaining Unit:**1199**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**MON-FRI**Scheduled Hours:**Hours Vary**Scheduled Daily Hours:**7 HOURS**Hourly Rate:**$34.48For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.**Job Description**The Substance Abuse Treatment Program [SATP] at Montefiore has been providing methadone treatment for opioid dependence for over 35 years. In addition to providing this empirically supported medication, SATP Units I and III offer cutting edge individual and group counseling to admitted patients. It also offers a “one stop shopping” model of care owing to its onsite primary care services and chronic illness care, as well as mental health, nutritional and vocational services The Substance Abuse Specialist is responsible for providing individual substance abuse counseling, group counseling, psychosocial evaluations, and case management to patients enrolled in the Chemical Dependency Program. **Essential Functions:** • 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. **Qualifications:** • Bachelor’s degree required • CASAC or license in social work, mental health counseling or a related field is also required • Minimum 1 year 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 The hours for this position are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30am – 4:30 pm & Wednesday 11am – 7:00 pm This is a 100% grant funded position