Substance Abuse Specialist - Wakefield

Montefiore Health System•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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 “one stop shopping” model of care owing to its onsite primary care services and chronic illness care, as well as mental health, nutritional and vocational services. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
CASAC or license in social work, mental health counseling or a related field is also required
Minimum 1 year work experience as an addictions counselor (preferably with methadone clients) required
Knowledge and ability to integrate historical and current patient issues
Knowledge of substance abuse counseling and treatment
Effectively work with adults and older adults with addiction

Responsibilities

Screen patients to ensure appropriateness for care
Complete biopsychosocial evaluation utilizing all available data, including interviews with patients and families and conferring with interdisciplinary associates.
Develop, implement, and validate treatment plans/discharges in a timely manner in collaboration with patient, family and interdisciplinary team.
Provide chemical dependency counseling to individuals, groups, couples and families.
Document client progress as delineated in program policies and procedures and regulatory bodies.
Participate in staff conferences and other meetings.
Participate in relevant performance improvement activities, including trainings and conferences.
Provide community outreach and education.