Methadone Counselor - Staten Island, United States - Northwell Health

Northwell Health

Verified Company

Staten Island, United States

3 weeks 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

Application / Assessment / Intake
Answers calls from individuals seeking information and assistance related to chemical dependency issues and/or problems. Offers basic information regarding chemical dependency and service availability; provides immediate crisis intervention if necessary; and completes prescreening form and establishes intake appointments if requested.
Provides referrals for those not accepted into treatment.
Interviews applicants who request admission and completes CDC sections of Integrated Assessment form. Provides applicant with an overview of nature and goals of treatment; explores various treatment options available; explains system of levels of service.
Reviews information from Application/Assessment /Intake package and presents information to assigned interdisciplinary team at case conference.
Interviews patient and completes Biopsychosocial Addendum in order to obtain deeper understanding of individual, history of their chemical dependency, and their reason for seeking treatment at this time.
Completes a comprehensive diagnostic assessment.
Refers patients exhibiting opioid overdose and withdrawal signs and symptoms to medical staff for assessment and treatment as needed.
Treatment Planning
Interviews patients and coordinates efforts of Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to develop an Initial Treatment Plan. Refers patient in accordance with standards of care for more indepth assessments regarding nutrition, HIV, voc/ed and life skill needs.
Continually reviews treatment plans with patients to ensure continued relevance and encourage attainment of goals.
Completes all quarterly, semiannual and/or annual treatment reviews, as required.
Updates treatment plan as necessary and appropriate and obtains all necessary signatures and approvals.
Completes HIV Risk Assessment on an annual 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. At the time of actual release, completes the Discharge Summary.
Case Management
Functions as a case manager with overall responsibility for providing oversight of treatment being provided, including the establishment and continued review of treatment goals; coordinating referrals and engagement in ancillary support services; and resolving any problems being experienced by patient.
Completes Financial Assessment Form on a semiannual basis for all outpatients; follows up as necessary with collection and billing issues; and addresses outstanding balances in excess of program limits.
Serves as the primary contact with insurance carriers and managed care companies; ensures patients are appropriately certified.
Assists with obtaining entitlements. Monitors voc/ed involvement and compliance with WEP requirements and encourages patients to take advantage of voc/ed services and return to work.
Monitors toxicology testing, records all results in patient's chart, addresses results with the 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 at clinic and treatment activities; provides reminders of appointments as necessary; and follows up with missed visits.
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.
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.
Provides individual counseling to patients in order to assist them with identifying problems and exploring potential solutions; setting realistic goals and developing implementation strategies; building upon their strengths; and motivating them to further their recovery.
Facilities group counseling sessions around specific topics of concern to patients such as womens or mens group, cocaine, etc.
Provides crisis intervention and support when necessary and appropri