Substance Abuse Specialist - Wakefield (JR229229)

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Full time

$34.48

Overview: <p>For 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.</p> <p>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 &ldquo;one stop shopping&rdquo; model of care owing to its onsite primary care services and chronic illness care, as well as mental health, nutritional and vocational services.</p> <p>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.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Screen patients to ensure appropriateness for care.</li> <li>Complete biopsychosocial evaluation utilizing all available data, including interviews with patients and families and conferring with interdisciplinary associates.</li> <li>Develop, implement, and validate treatment plans/discharges in a timely manner in collaboration with patient, family and interdisciplinary team.</li> <li>Provide chemical dependency counseling to individuals, groups, couples and families.</li> <li>Document client progress as delineated in program policies and procedures and regulatory bodies.</li> <li>Participate in staff conferences and other meetings.</li> <li>Participate in relevant performance improvement activities, including trainings and conferences.</li> <li>Provide community outreach and education.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required.</li> <li>CASAC or license in social work, mental health counseling or a related field is also required.</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of work experience as an addictions counselor (preferably with methadone clients) required.</li> <li>Knowledge and ability to integrate historical and current patient issues.</li> <li>Knowledge of substance abuse counseling and treatment.</li> <li>Effectively work with adults and older adults with addiction.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The hours for this position are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30am &ndash; 5:00pm &amp; Thursday 10:30am &ndash; 7:00pm.</p> <p>This is a 100% grant funded position.</p>