NYC Health + Hospitals
Senior Addiction Counselor - Level II
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NYC Health + Hospitals
Compensation Base pay range: $73,785.00/yr - $84,853.00/yr
Marketing Statement Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, an U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person‑centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position :
The Senior Addiction Counselor serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and participates in, and/or leads the development and implementation of clinically sound, culturally relevant, and medically monitored treatment programs, case management, care coordination and other supportive and consultative services for patients in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment, in a sensitive and caring manner, and promotes the notion of recovery and self‑sufficiency, as a goal of treatment. Ensures optimal utilization of resources and services and compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and NYC Health + Hospitals standards of care to improve outcomes and the patient experience. Under general supervision, provides clinical and administrative supervision and leadership, and performs functions related to counseling, treatment and rehabilitation program improvement and activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Level II
Conduct initial screenings and assessments of patients, and perform ongoing toxicology screenings to obtain pertinent information about SUD and Co‑Occurring Disorder (COD) and develop psycho‑social histories of patients to identify and isolate potential SUD and other specific patient problems; formulate appropriate diagnostic impressions; prepare accurate screening, intake, and assessment reports.
Facilitate and/or co‑facilitate individual, group, and family counseling for patients admitted to a SUD treatment program, provide psycho‑education, and conduct skills training classes.
Make decisions and maintain required records regarding appropriate Level of Care (LOC) using patient criteria tools, such as LOC for alcohol and drug treatment referral (LOCADTR), a patient placement criterion system, to ensure that a patient in need of chemical dependence services is placed in the most clinically appropriate level of care.
Develop and continually monitor treatment/recovery plans in collaboration with patients and members of the multidisciplinary team, including establishment of short‑term and long‑term treatment goals, objectives, and specific interventions. Initiate discharge planning criteria, accurately record treatment plans that are consistent with established standards and applicable administrative rules, and document treatment outcomes, using accepted methods and instruments.
Participate in the evaluation of treatment progress and monitor patients’ recovery plans. Prepare and maintain confidential case records and files and record progress of patient in relation to treatment goals and objectives.
Participate in relevant staff meetings and discussions and document services provided in case records and files in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable standards, to ensure appropriate reimbursement.
Discuss financial responsibility with patients in case of outstanding bills, and provide money‑management assistance.
Provide orientation to new patients, patients’ families and significant others, to familiarize them with the program’s rules, goals, procedures, services and expectations over the course of treatment; establish and maintain relationships with patients’ families and significant others, and provide support by ensuring appropriate referrals, identifying service gaps, expanding community resources and helping to address unmet needs.
Coordinate and provide case and care management services and activities that integrate supportive services, agency, professional and/or community resources in a planned framework of action, which address a patient’s mental, physical, and/or behavioral needs in order to achieve the patient’s established goals.
Provide crisis intervention and support by responding to and following‑through in crisis situations, and seek additional assistance in the management of crisis situations, when needed.
Act as a liaison and advise staff of patient needs with regards to job training, housing, and education programs; may advise patient on job, education, or drug treatment programs, and may make field visits to community services.
Conduct outreach activities and provide advocacy designed to educate staff and communities on substance abuse, substance use disorder, addiction, prevention and availability of services.
Participate in and/or complete internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities, programs, trainings and related mandated healthcare events, as required.
Hold and maintain required certification(s) and complete required continuing education; submit appropriate documentation within an established timeframe. Comply with NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures, and applicable local, state and national requirements and guidelines.
Perform other related duties, as directed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Level I
Interview patients to complete assessment and make decisions regarding frequency and intensity of SUD treatment during intake and assessment processes, as appropriate.
Evaluate treatment progress and monitor patient’s recovery plans. Conduct relevant staff meetings and discussions and record progress of patient in relation to treatment goals and objectives.
Review and complete clinical documentation and reports, treatment/service plans and updates and discharge summaries, according to appropriate protocols.
Provide administrative supervision including chart review of subordinate staff to ensure that staff are competently performing their duties and meeting job performance expectations, thus ensuring compliance with the System’s policies and procedures, and overall productivity, expectations, and goals.
Provide orientation to new Addiction Counselors for purposes of introducing them to established fundamental procedures and addressing any questions regarding proper protocols.
Act as a liaison between senior and entry‑level staff, consolidating and presenting feedback and input regarding programs to senior staff and advising of changes in program implementation.
Lead, participate in and/or complete internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities, programs, trainings and related mandated healthcare events, as required.
Additional Leadership Responsibilities
Provide clinical and administrative supervision and guidance to the multidisciplinary treatment team or other appropriate personnel by participating in the job evaluation process, and co‑signing performance evaluations of subordinate staff.
Provide and/or develop training protocols and curricula and serve as a resource or group leader for multidisciplinary in‑service training, staff development, and present at both internal and external clinical case conferences.
Provide input for overall SUD program planning, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and incident reporting mechanisms plus integration of new services into existing programs.
Identify opportunities for program improvement and use appropriate tools and techniques to address potential quality issues within the health care setting, develop quality assurance measures and make recommendations regarding opportunities for improvement.
Represent the health care setting in various meetings, events, and activities, in a manner that aligns with the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the System, and enhances the System’s reputation and operational effectiveness.
Review and interpret case records and provide consultative services for criminal justice and probationary staff, courts, and other appropriate commissions, boards, and social service agencies. May serve as an expert witness and/or provide testimony in courts or for legislative bodies.
Minimum Qualifications Any individual working in a NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)-Certified Treatment Program or newly‑hired into the System in the title of Addiction Program Administrator in a NYC Health + Hospitals health care setting must have proof of completion of OASAS “Supporting Recovery with Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)” training.
For Assignment to Level II
Valid Advanced Counselor CASAC or Other QHP as defined in Section 800.4 (U) of the OASAS Treatment Services: General Provisions, Title 14 NYCRR Part 800 (https://oasas.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/09/800.pdf), including completion of the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) 30‑hour Clinical Foundations I & II training.
Department Preferences (No specific preferences indicated)
How to Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the “Apply for Job” button.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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NYC Health + Hospitals
Compensation Base pay range: $73,785.00/yr - $84,853.00/yr
Marketing Statement Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, an U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person‑centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position :
The Senior Addiction Counselor serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and participates in, and/or leads the development and implementation of clinically sound, culturally relevant, and medically monitored treatment programs, case management, care coordination and other supportive and consultative services for patients in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment, in a sensitive and caring manner, and promotes the notion of recovery and self‑sufficiency, as a goal of treatment. Ensures optimal utilization of resources and services and compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and NYC Health + Hospitals standards of care to improve outcomes and the patient experience. Under general supervision, provides clinical and administrative supervision and leadership, and performs functions related to counseling, treatment and rehabilitation program improvement and activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Level II
Conduct initial screenings and assessments of patients, and perform ongoing toxicology screenings to obtain pertinent information about SUD and Co‑Occurring Disorder (COD) and develop psycho‑social histories of patients to identify and isolate potential SUD and other specific patient problems; formulate appropriate diagnostic impressions; prepare accurate screening, intake, and assessment reports.
Facilitate and/or co‑facilitate individual, group, and family counseling for patients admitted to a SUD treatment program, provide psycho‑education, and conduct skills training classes.
Make decisions and maintain required records regarding appropriate Level of Care (LOC) using patient criteria tools, such as LOC for alcohol and drug treatment referral (LOCADTR), a patient placement criterion system, to ensure that a patient in need of chemical dependence services is placed in the most clinically appropriate level of care.
Develop and continually monitor treatment/recovery plans in collaboration with patients and members of the multidisciplinary team, including establishment of short‑term and long‑term treatment goals, objectives, and specific interventions. Initiate discharge planning criteria, accurately record treatment plans that are consistent with established standards and applicable administrative rules, and document treatment outcomes, using accepted methods and instruments.
Participate in the evaluation of treatment progress and monitor patients’ recovery plans. Prepare and maintain confidential case records and files and record progress of patient in relation to treatment goals and objectives.
Participate in relevant staff meetings and discussions and document services provided in case records and files in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable standards, to ensure appropriate reimbursement.
Discuss financial responsibility with patients in case of outstanding bills, and provide money‑management assistance.
Provide orientation to new patients, patients’ families and significant others, to familiarize them with the program’s rules, goals, procedures, services and expectations over the course of treatment; establish and maintain relationships with patients’ families and significant others, and provide support by ensuring appropriate referrals, identifying service gaps, expanding community resources and helping to address unmet needs.
Coordinate and provide case and care management services and activities that integrate supportive services, agency, professional and/or community resources in a planned framework of action, which address a patient’s mental, physical, and/or behavioral needs in order to achieve the patient’s established goals.
Provide crisis intervention and support by responding to and following‑through in crisis situations, and seek additional assistance in the management of crisis situations, when needed.
Act as a liaison and advise staff of patient needs with regards to job training, housing, and education programs; may advise patient on job, education, or drug treatment programs, and may make field visits to community services.
Conduct outreach activities and provide advocacy designed to educate staff and communities on substance abuse, substance use disorder, addiction, prevention and availability of services.
Participate in and/or complete internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities, programs, trainings and related mandated healthcare events, as required.
Hold and maintain required certification(s) and complete required continuing education; submit appropriate documentation within an established timeframe. Comply with NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures, and applicable local, state and national requirements and guidelines.
Perform other related duties, as directed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Level I
Interview patients to complete assessment and make decisions regarding frequency and intensity of SUD treatment during intake and assessment processes, as appropriate.
Evaluate treatment progress and monitor patient’s recovery plans. Conduct relevant staff meetings and discussions and record progress of patient in relation to treatment goals and objectives.
Review and complete clinical documentation and reports, treatment/service plans and updates and discharge summaries, according to appropriate protocols.
Provide administrative supervision including chart review of subordinate staff to ensure that staff are competently performing their duties and meeting job performance expectations, thus ensuring compliance with the System’s policies and procedures, and overall productivity, expectations, and goals.
Provide orientation to new Addiction Counselors for purposes of introducing them to established fundamental procedures and addressing any questions regarding proper protocols.
Act as a liaison between senior and entry‑level staff, consolidating and presenting feedback and input regarding programs to senior staff and advising of changes in program implementation.
Lead, participate in and/or complete internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities, programs, trainings and related mandated healthcare events, as required.
Additional Leadership Responsibilities
Provide clinical and administrative supervision and guidance to the multidisciplinary treatment team or other appropriate personnel by participating in the job evaluation process, and co‑signing performance evaluations of subordinate staff.
Provide and/or develop training protocols and curricula and serve as a resource or group leader for multidisciplinary in‑service training, staff development, and present at both internal and external clinical case conferences.
Provide input for overall SUD program planning, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and incident reporting mechanisms plus integration of new services into existing programs.
Identify opportunities for program improvement and use appropriate tools and techniques to address potential quality issues within the health care setting, develop quality assurance measures and make recommendations regarding opportunities for improvement.
Represent the health care setting in various meetings, events, and activities, in a manner that aligns with the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the System, and enhances the System’s reputation and operational effectiveness.
Review and interpret case records and provide consultative services for criminal justice and probationary staff, courts, and other appropriate commissions, boards, and social service agencies. May serve as an expert witness and/or provide testimony in courts or for legislative bodies.
Minimum Qualifications Any individual working in a NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)-Certified Treatment Program or newly‑hired into the System in the title of Addiction Program Administrator in a NYC Health + Hospitals health care setting must have proof of completion of OASAS “Supporting Recovery with Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)” training.
For Assignment to Level II
Valid Advanced Counselor CASAC or Other QHP as defined in Section 800.4 (U) of the OASAS Treatment Services: General Provisions, Title 14 NYCRR Part 800 (https://oasas.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/09/800.pdf), including completion of the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) 30‑hour Clinical Foundations I & II training.
Department Preferences (No specific preferences indicated)
How to Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the “Apply for Job” button.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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