Addictions Counselor

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, the Addictions Counselor applies client Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) techniques within the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) to help identify potential substance use problems among patients. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care, and the ability to respond to changing patient needs through ethical decision-making and adherence to high standards of excellence.

The counselor screens patients, offers brief motivational interventions within the constraints of the emergency service, refers patients and families for specialized treatment when needed, and advises faculty, staff, and residents about SBIRT and community resources. The role also involves keeping current on community addiction resources and programs, and monitoring completion and tracking of addiction measures, including CORE measures and OMH regulatory requirements.

The position may be designated essential, meaning the employee may need to remain at or report to work during an institutional emergency. It may require wearing respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. Prior to starting, the selected candidate must complete a pre-employment physical and medical clearance, an electronic reference check with at least three professional references, a four-panel drug screen, and regulatory pre-employment screenings, and provide any required New York State licenses or certificates. Verification of degree is required, and degree documentation and a resume/CV must be included with the application.

Requirements

• Credentialed as a New York State alcoholism and substance abuse counselor (CASAC).
• At least one year of experience in alcohol and substance abuse counseling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of patient care.
• Ability to respond to changing patient needs and make decisions based on ethical principles.
• Provide verification of degree, such as a diploma or official transcript, with the application.
• Include a resume/CV with the online application.
• Before starting, successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine Employee Health Services.
• Before starting, complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
• Before starting, successfully complete a four-panel drug screen and meet regulatory pre-employment screening requirements.
• Provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates before the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients to identify those who need further assessment or treatment for substance use disorders.
• Offer one or multiple sessions of motivational discussion within CPEP emergency service time constraints and regulations.
• Refer patients and families needing more extensive care to specialized treatment.
• Provide faculty, staff, and residents with consultation, advice, and instruction about the SBIRT process, community resources, and supports.
• Participate in County meetings pertaining to addiction and report current community resources and new programs or services to relevant hospital personnel.
• Monitor completion and tracking of addiction measures, including CORE measures and OMH regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.
• Some positions may include annual supplemental pay, such as location pay for specified full-time positions and shift differentials for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed