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Montefiore Health System

COUNSELOR (225498)

Montefiore Health System, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Montefiore Health System . Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. This is a 100% Grant Funded position. Base pay range

$33.67/yr - $33.67/yr Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive psychosocial assessment and complete upon admission. Instruct patients in program policies and procedures and document in the clinical chart. Develop, implement and review treatment plans. Provide substance abuse counseling to individuals, groups, and families focusing on building motivation, educating, crisis intervention, relapse prevention and aftercare. Care and case management of comprehensive services for patients. Monitor patients\' response to methadone medication treatment through individual counseling and toxicology review. Conduct vocational/educational and learning needs evaluations in psychosocial and ongoing as indicated; provide referrals as needed. Perform preliminary screening regarding mental health needs of patients on caseload (e.g., psychiatric symptoms, suicidality, homicidality). Evaluate patient eligibility for entitlements (Public Assistance, SSI, Medicaid, etc.). Refer patients to appropriate agencies when indicated. Enter patient data into HRA/STARS computerized database in a timely manner. Act as liaison between patient and outside agencies. Attend regularly scheduled meetings (e.g., IDC\'s, staff meetings, morning reports, case management meetings). Maintain required records on patients and update progress notes; complete all required forms and treatment plans. Assist patients with referral to other services and agencies necessary to the recovery process (e.g., shelters, detox units, legal counsel). Give case presentations in supervision, IDC meetings, daily reports. Ensure all counselor-specific billable services are billed and perform follow-ups to billing (delinquent payments, obtaining information required to bill, etc.). Directly supervise the collection of toxicology samples for all patients when required. Meet with family members and outside providers as determined to be necessary and appropriate for clinical management and care. Requirements

Bachelor\'s Degree required; Master\'s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor\'s degree must have a CASAC. Candidates with a Master\'s degree must have one of the following NYS Licenses or certifications at all times to work: CASAC MSW with limited permit MHC with limited permit MFT with limited permit LCAT with limited permit A minimum of 1 year of work experience in addiction counseling required. Knowledge of computer software and ability to document all services in an Electronic Health Record. 12 core functions of Counselors; knowledge of governmental, private, and community programs and entitlements; familiarity with Oasis and TJC regulations and standards. The regular hours are 6:30am - 2:30pm and must be able to work various shifts and locations depending on operational needs. This is a 100% Grant Funded position. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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