Chem Depend Counselor Iii - Staten Island, United States - Northwell Health

Northwell Health

Verified Company

Staten Island, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Provides screening, orientation, assessment, and counseling services to patients. Performs individual and group counseling to patients and families. Coordinates intakes and contributes to the treatment process.

Job Responsibility

1.Application / Assessment / Intake
Answers calls from individuals seeking information and assistance related to chemical dependency issues and related problems. Offers basic information regarding chemical dependency and service availability, provides immediate crisis intervention if necessary and completes the prescreening form and establishes intake appointments, as requested.
Interviews applicants who request admission and completes designated counseling sections of Integrated Assessment Form. Provides applicants with an overview of the nature and goals of treatment. Explores various treatment options available and explains system of levels of service.
Identifies problem areas to be treated and lists them as part of the Clinical Formulation/Integrated Summary of the Integrated Assessment Form. Indicates applicant's strengths and completes Axis I, II, IV, and V. Provides basic information to program Physician or Physician's Assistant completing the medical sections of Integrated Assessment Form. Informs them of any potential problems or concerns, and makes recommendations for treatment based on applicant's needs, as well as eligibility and appropriateness for admission to particular modality and level of care.
Provides referrals to those not accepted into treatment.
Recognizes possible signs and symptoms of cooccurring psychiatric disorders in patients and recommends evaluation by a psychiatrist to medical staff.
2.Treatment Planning
Reviews information from Integrated Assessment Form and presents the information to assigned interdisciplinary team at case conference.
Interviews patients and coordinates efforts of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team in order to develop an Initial Treatment Plan that clearly states problems to be treated, short/long term goals, specific activities to be taken, who is responsible for completing each activity, and time frames for completion.
Interviews patients and completes Biopsychosocial Addendum to obtain deeper understanding of the individual, history of their chemical dependency and reason for seeking treatment. Creates comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
Monitors progress of patient in treatment and continually reviews Treatment Plan with patient in order to ensure continued relevance and encourage attainment of goals.
Completes all treatment reviews as required by patient needs and regulatory requirements
Updates treatment plan and obtains all necessary signatures and approvals, as required.
Completes HIV Risk Assessment on a semiannual basis for all patients receiving outpatient services, and provides followup in accordance with departmental policy.
Initiates discharge planning process. Finalizes aftercare plan and makes all necessary referrals. Completes Discharge Summary at time of release.
3.Case Management
Functions as a case manager with overall responsibility for providing oversight of treatment being provided, including establishment and continued review of treatment goals. Coordinates referrals and engagement in ancillary support services, and resolves any problems being experienced by patient.
Completes Financial Assessment Form on a semiannual basis for all outpatients. Follows up on collection and billing issues and addresses outstanding balances in excess of program limits, as required.
Serves as primary contact to insurance carriers and managed care companies. Ensures patients are appropriately certified and assists with obtaining entitlements.
Monitors toxicology testing, records results in patient's chart, addresses results with patients, and initiates appropriate followup actions.
Functions as a patient advocate to assist with attaining all necessary services in an appropriate setting and within reasonable time frames.
Collaborates with family and/or significant others to develop support systems necessary to further treatment goals and positively impact on the individual's ability to achieve/maintain recovery.
Monitors attendance, provides appointment reminders, and follows up on missed visits, as required.
Schedules clients for all appointments and activities and/or followup care in accordance with departmental policy and within expected time frames.
Provides patients with referrals to appropriate services in accordance with identified needs and assists patient with accessing desired services.
Initiates and facilitates movement of patients between the levels of care and provides necessary orientation, education, assistance and support.
4.Counseling
Establishes a therapeutic rapport with each patient assigned to his/her caseload.
Provides basic orientation to new patients regarding treatment, realistic expectations, treatment planning, and levels of care.