Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

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.

Tour II 9:00AM-5:00PM

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Serves as the primary clinician for the individuals with whom they work. Provides care in a sensitive and caring manner, they promote the notion of recovery and self-sufficiency, and lead the development and implementation of clinically sound, culturally relevant, and medically monitored treatment programs, case management, care coordination and other supportive and consultative services for patients in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment programs. Participates in and/or performs functions related to counseling, diagnostics, treatment, treatment planning, rehabilitation, assessment, intervention and other supportive services for patients in SUD treatment.

Ensures optimal utilization of resources and services and compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and NYC Health + Hospitals standards of care to improve outcomes and the patient experience. The Addiction Counselor Level II at a more difficult and responsible level and is a mentor to the addiction counselor and assistant addiction counselor.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kings County Hospital Behavioral Health/SUD Treatment Programs

• Outpatient Programs (CDTOPS and OTP)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts initial screenings ad assessments of patients, performs on-going toxicology screenings to obtain pertinent information about SUD and Co-Occurring Disorder(s).
• Develops psycho-social histories; formulates appropriate diagnostic impressions; prepares accurate and timely screening, intake and assessment reports.
• Facilities and/or co-facilitates individual, group, and family counseling; provides psychoeducation, conducts skills training.
• Makes decisions and maintains required records regarding appropriate Level of Care, at point of entry and on-going, using patient criteria tools (for example, LOCADTR) and clinical judgement, to ensure that a patient in need of SUD Treatment services is placed in the most clinically appropriate level of care.
• Develops and continually monitors and updates, as indicated, treatment/recovery plans in collaboration with patients and members of the clinical treatment team, including establishment of short and long-term treatment goals, objectives, and interventions. Participates in the evaluation of treatment progress.Accurately and timely records treatment planning, consistent with established standards, applicable administrative guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates and provides case and care management services and activities; makes referrals and linkages.
• Initiates and finalizes discharge and transition planning, in collaboration with patient and clinical treatment team. May make field visits and/or accompany patients to community services.
• Maintains timely, accurate, and appropriate documentation in compliance with all applicable standards to ensure appropriate reimbursement.
• Provides orientation to new patients, patients' families and significant others; discusses financial responsibility with patients and provides money management assistance.
• Provides orientation and mentor new staff, conducts internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement activities, performs the task of an addiction counselor level one at a more difficult and responsible level.
• Provides crisis intervention and support by responding to and following through in crisis situations;
• demonstrates good clinical judgement by seeking additional assistance and/or consultation in the management of crisis situations, when needed.
• Conducts outreach activities, provides advocacy, and acts a liaison between programs, providers and community supports.
• Participates in relevant staff meetings, case conferences and trainings; participates in special projects and internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement activities.
• Participates in community outreach activities on and off campus.
• Holds and maintains required certification(s) and completes required continuing education; submits appropriate documentation within established timeframe. Complies with NYC Health+ Hospitals policies and procedures, and applicable to local, state and national requirements and guidelines.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

1. Valid CASAC - Level 1 Certificate issued by OASAS; and one year of full-time, progressively responsible
experience performing SUD assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case and
care management and other functions related to SUD prevention and treatment in a SUD treatment program;
or
2. Is otherwise considered a QHP, as described in “2” of Qualification Requirements for Level I above, and has
one year of full-time, progressively responsible experience performing SUD assessment, treatment planning,
individual and group counseling, case and care management and other functions related to SUD prevention
and treatment in a SUD treatment program; or
3. Satisfactory equivalent of education, training, and experience. However, all must have a CASAC Level 1
Certificate issued by OASAS or meet the definition of a QHP as described in “2” above.

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN:

• Substance Use Disorder Treatment

• Counseling

• Diagnostics

• Treatment

• Treatment Planning

• Rehabilitation

• Assessment

• Intervention

• Supportive Services

COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED:

• Microsoft, Outlook, EPIC, EMRs, Excel, Etc.

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 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.