Addiction Counselor - Level II (Provisional ...

NYC Health + HospitalsGotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.Job DescriptionPURPOSE OF POSITIONAs a member of Behavioral Health, the Addiction Counselor is to meet all New York State Office of Mental Health (NYSOMH) standards for all East New York, Central Brooklyn Network and HHC-wide policies and procedures.SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Addiction Counselor is a member of the interdisciplinary team, whose purpose is to evaluate, treat and plan for the aftercare of patients. The Addiction Counselor provides treatment and support for recipients with substance abuse disorders and support team members in issues related to substance abuse and its interaction with mental illness. Integration of substance abuse, mental health treatment and primary care is necessary to improve provision of carecare coordination.1. Evaluate and identify patients who have a substance use disorder and document the finds of your assessment in a progress note. Progress note should contain evidence that the patient does exhibit symptoms of a substance use disorder.2. Use evidence-based techniques in providing substance use treatment. This includes, but is not limited to making use of Motivational Interviewing, and Stages of Change theory.3. Provide interventions using stage wise treatment and harm reduction model.4. In order to integrate substance use treatment and mental health treatment, you must have regular discussions with the Team psychiatrist. These discussions must be documented. Some of these discussions can take place during morning report in order to cross train other Team members.5. The treatment for recipients is to be individualized.6. Each recipient will have 24 minutes or more per week of formal substance abuse treatment.7. Provide group intervention-offer a range of treatment modalities designed to meet the needs of the patient in various stages of recovery. 50% or more of the recipients with substance use disorders attend at least one substance abuse treatment group meeting during a month.8. Perform case management duties including:Integrating dual-recovery treatment with the task of other members.Act as liaison between patient and community-based organizations.Document and maintain contact with patient through home visits and or telephone calls.Assist patient to obtain entitlements (Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security Benefits) and housing.9. Perform or administer random drug testing for all substance abuse patients, including all those mandated by the court (AOT).Testing procedure include urine, blood, and breathalyzer.All records should be kept in client's chart.10. Carry out rehabilitation and support functions including:Link to self-help organization-Assist in treatment and making referrals and integrating self-help into dual disorder treatment resources.Provide education and escort to patient.Provide crisis intervention.Provide consultation to families and family psycho-education groups.11. Perform duties of service coordinator, which includeWrite service sure immediate revisions to the service plan as the recipient's needs change. Advocate for recipient's rights and preference.12. Use effective communication techniques appropriate to age and maturity level of patients13. Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with staff, patients and visitors to promote teamwork, efficiency and quality patient care.14. Demonstrate safe use of equipment, safety precautions in all aspects of patient care activities.15. Identify and intervenes appropriately in cases of known or suspected child, elder abuse, and domestic violence.16. Maintain a level of competency by attending continuing education programs and other activities consistent with area of clinical practice and the population served.17. Provide patientfamily education according to plan of care appropriate to age and readiness for learning and consistent with the cultural, ethnic and religious beliefs of the patient and family.18. Adhere to organizational policy for annual education, annual assessment and in-service education.19. Maintain security and confidentiality of information in accordance with Patient Rights Policies.20. Ensure and respects privacy and confidentiality while providing care.21. Attend all clinicalstaff meetings.22. Participate in quality assurance.23. Document progress notes and all efforts to meet with patients. (All progress notes should be written within 24 hours of encounter with patient).* While any one staff member may have the primary responsibility to serve in a particular capacity, as the need arises, any one staff member can be asked to do or assist in completing a task within the limits of licensing, certification and skill requirements.Minimum QualificationsAny 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 Counselor 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 II1. Valid CASAC - Level 1 Certificate issued by OASAS; and one (1) year of full-time, progressively responsible experience performing SUD assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case and care management and other functions related to SUD prevention and treatment in a SUD treatment program; or2. Is otherwise considered a QHP, as described in "2" of Qualification Requirements for Level I above, and has one (1) year of full-time, progressively responsible experience performing SUD assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case and care management and other functions related to SUD prevention and treatment in a SUD treatment program; or3. Satisfactory equivalent of education, training, and experience. However, all must have a CASAC Level 1 Certificate issued by OASAS or meet the definition of a QHP as described in "2" above.Department PreferencesQUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB: CERTIFICATION(S)LICENSE(S):•CASAC•Clean Driver's License.EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:Bachelor of ArtsScienceKNOWLEDGEABLE IN:1. Policies and programs utilized in the operation of a healthcare facility, ability to assimilate and analyze data to recommend action based on analytical findings and to assist in the solution of complex problems in healthcare administration.EQUIPMENTMACHINES OPERATED:NACOMPUTER PROGRAMSSOFTWARE OPERATED 1. Computer skills, including Microsoft WordYEARS OF EXPERIENCE:*Three years of full-time experience in public relations, community work, or community health activity in a government or community organization engaged in providing health services to the public, assisting members of the community in obtaining community services or maintaining community liaison with community organizations.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programsVacancy Control Board NumberVCB #: EAS-05232024-18343

Created: 2025-02-22