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SBH Health System

Social Worker- Addiction Medicine

SBH Health System, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Principal Mission:

Motivated and educational counseling of persons suffering from addiction illness. The Addiction Medicine Social Worker will conduct individual counseling sessions, open and closed groups, family and conjoint counseling sessions. Present educational information on alcoholism and substance abuse to patients and their significant others. Function as part of an interdisciplinary team. Ensure referrals to appropriate modalities based on patient needs. Write clear, timely, and concise progress notes, including areas of conflict, short-term and long-term treatment planning, and psychosocial history. Assess new patients upon admission. Conduct small group activities. Serve in a leadership capacity and act as a resource person for counselors. Provide timely progress reports to referring agencies. Offer professional guidance to counselors. Assist counselors in assessing patients' psychological/psychiatric needs and make appropriate referrals. Understand the Diversion Prevention Plan for the Methadone Substance Abuse Treatment Program and Medically Managed Detoxification Unit. Requirements

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) within one year. At least 3 years of direct experience in a professional setting with direct supervision. Union Position

Union Regular or Temporary

Regular Salary Type (FLSA)

Non-Exempt Salary Range

To be determined Position Type

Full-time Position Number

CM163002 Home Department

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To be specified About the company

St Barnabas Hospital is a non-profit hospital founded in 1866.

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