Tobacco Treatment Counselor

BMC Software•Boston, MA

8d•$25 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Tobacco Research and Treatment Center at Boston Medical Center seeks a tobacco counselor to provide behavioral counseling to help smokers stop smoking. Working under the direction of the Medical Director of the Tobacco Treatment Program and Tobacco Education and Treatment Coordinator, the counselor will be responsible for assessing and counseling outpatients and inpatients who use tobacco. Position: Tobacco Treatment Counselor Department: Pulmonary Clinic Med Spec Schedule: Full Time ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Conduct new and follow-up patient assessment sessions in person. Assist patients in moving through the stages of change by providing supportive counseling in a series of one-on-one coaching sessions or group sessions. Manage relapse prevention, follow-up, and aftercare services. Complete inpatient tobacco consults in person. Provide support for vaping counseling as needed. Provide resource information and motivational coaching based on patients’ completed assessments and stage of change for smoking cessation. Conduct carbon monoxide and spirometry testing as needed. Develop individualized treatment plans, including appropriate medications for patients in collaboration with the patient’s medical team. Document counseling sessions along with the plan of care for each patient. Schedule inpatient and outpatient counseling and follow-up sessions. Assist the Tobacco Coordinator in maintaining the patient database for smoking cessation for both inpatient and outpatient populations. Assist the Tobacco Coordinator in tracking smoking quit rates for outpatients. Assist the Tobacco Coordinator in running reports on patient volume and documentation compliance. Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards. (The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.) JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in health education, psychology, social work, or a related field is required. Master’s degree preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Tobacco Treatment Specialist certification required within 6 months of employment. EXPERIENCE: Experience in counseling and group facilitation is required; 6 months of experience in tobacco treatment is highly desirable. 3–5 years of direct patient care experience with respiratory diseases and consequences of smoking (e.g., Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT). KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Strong clinical and patient counseling skills with the ability to facilitate group programs. Proficiency in word processing and database management. Familiarity with Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Compensation Range: $25.48- $37.02 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location. 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Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health education, psychology, social work, or a related field is required.
Tobacco Treatment Specialist certification required within 6 months of employment.
Experience in counseling and group facilitation is required
3–5 years of direct patient care experience with respiratory diseases and consequences of smoking (e.g., Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT).
Strong clinical and patient counseling skills with the ability to facilitate group programs.
Proficiency in word processing and database management.
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
6 months of experience in tobacco treatment is highly desirable.
Familiarity with Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct new and follow-up patient assessment sessions in person.
Assist patients in moving through the stages of change by providing supportive counseling in a series of one-on-one coaching sessions or group sessions.
Manage relapse prevention, follow-up, and aftercare services.
Complete inpatient tobacco consults in person.
Provide support for vaping counseling as needed.
Provide resource information and motivational coaching based on patients’ completed assessments and stage of change for smoking cessation.
Conduct carbon monoxide and spirometry testing as needed.
Develop individualized treatment plans, including appropriate medications for patients in collaboration with the patient’s medical team.
Document counseling sessions along with the plan of care for each patient.
Schedule inpatient and outpatient counseling and follow-up sessions.
Assist the Tobacco Coordinator in maintaining the patient database for smoking cessation for both inpatient and outpatient populations.
Assist the Tobacco Coordinator in tracking smoking quit rates for outpatients.
Assist the Tobacco Coordinator in running reports on patient volume and documentation compliance.
Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.