Substance Abuse Specialist - Wakefield

Montefiore New Rochelle; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assortment of insurance products

Discount programs through Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Montefiore New Rochelle seeks a Substance Abuse Specialist in Bronx, NY, to provide counseling to patients in the Chemical Dependency Program. Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, biopsychosocial evaluations, and case management. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, CASAC or a related license, and at least one year of experience preferably with methadone clients. This full-time position is grant funded with varying hours during the week, offering a dynamic work environment focused on patient care and recovery.

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience as an addictions counselor, preferably with methadone clients.
• Knowledge of substance abuse counseling and treatment.
• Ability to work effectively with adults and older adults with addiction.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group substance abuse counseling.
• Complete biopsychosocial evaluations for patients.
• Develop, implement, and validate treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document client progress according to program policies.
• Participate in staff conferences and relevant performance improvement activities.

Skills

Substance abuse counseling

Psychosocial evaluation

Case management

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CASAC or license in social work

Job description

Substance Abuse Specialist - Wakefield page is loaded## Substance Abuse Specialist - Wakefieldlocations: 4401 Bronx Boulevardtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR229229**City/State:**Bronx, New York**Grant Funded:**Yes**Department:**Psych - SATP**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 .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 addictionThe hours for this position are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30am – 5:00 pm & Thursday 10:30am – 7:00 pmThis is a 100% grant funded positionMontefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.### EMPLOYEE BENEFITSAn assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.Check out our comprehensive available to you when you join our outstanding team!