Substance Abuse Specialist - Wakefield

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 39.187 - 55.812; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative is seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist in Bronx, New York. This full-time role involves providing individual and group counseling to patients in the Chemical Dependency Program. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a CASAC or relevant license, along with at least one year of experience in addictions counseling. This is a grant-funded position with varied hours and an hourly rate of $34.48.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CASAC or license in social work, mental health counseling or a related field is required.
• Minimum 1 year work experience as an addictions counselor preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide individual and group counseling for substance abuse.
• Complete biopsychosocial evaluations for patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with patients.

Kenntnisse

Substance abuse counseling

Case management

Client progress documentation

Community outreach

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

CASAC or license in social work/mental health counseling

Jobbeschreibung

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!