- Asses and Counsels patients admitted to programs within Chemical Dependency Services, utilizing
- Accepted current knowledge-based skills in the treatment of addictions.
- Identifies specific problems of patients; is sensitive to cultural and spiritual needs of patients.
- Listens to patient's complaints and promptly reports them to immediate supervisor.
- Evaluates the progress/or lack of progress of patients.
- Develops patient treatment plans and establishes short-term and long-term goals in consultation with clinical treatment team.
- Participates in clinical team meetings in discussing individual cases and general patient progress.
- Develops accurate psychosocial history of patients.
- Conducts groups and psychoeducational training sessions with patients.
- Maintains accurate, confidential, and legible medical records on each patient according to agency requirements.
- Financially screens all patients for admission and completes all admission forms.
- Initiates and completes OASAS ADMISSION/DISCHARGE (PAS 46) forms.
- Initiates discharge planning and referrals, acting as liaison for patient and completes Discharge Summaries.
- Is knowledgeable of Hospital, Departmental and unit Policies and Procedures, and
- Demonstrates the ability to perform his/her duties in accordance.
- Trains and conducts overdose prevention training and distributes naloxone rescue kits.
- Is courteous and professional when interacting with colleagues, patients and the public
- Other tasks as determined by department need and the Director of Chemical Dependency Services
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and demonstrates the ability to perform duties in accordance.
- Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development.
- Effective communication skills, oral and written
- Ability to establish successful interpersonal relationship with patients and coworkers
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs
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Description
About NYC Health + Hospitals:
Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Job Description:
Purpose
Under supervision, to provide responsible, quality clinical treatment to chemically-addicted patients within the guidelines of regulatory agencies.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications:
Any individual working in a NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)-Certified Treatment Program or newly-hired into the System in the title of Addiction Counselor in a NYC Health + Hospitals health care setting must have proof of completion of OASAS "Supporting Recovery with Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)" training.
For Assignment to Level I
1. Valid Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) - Level 1 Certificate issued by the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS); or
2. Is otherwise considered a Qualified Health Professional (QHP) based on licensure, certification and/or registration along with appropriate experience and/or training as defined in Section l) of the OASAS Treatment Services: General Provisions, Title 14 NYCRR Part 800 ).
Department Preferences
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
