Counselor

Job Description Under the direct supervision of the clinic director, clinical supervisor and/or his or her designee, provides counseling services including identifying, screening and assessing patients to determine the need for substance abuse services as well as identifying, screening and assessing patients, families and/or significant others who require counseling services for substance use disorders. Responsible for: Completing comprehensive assessments including psychosocial evaluations. Providing ongoing orientation about the program and services. Developing comprehensive treatment plans, including preliminary treatment plans, collaboratively with patients and interdisciplinary teams to address needs and short and long-term goals. Supervising patients' urine collection and monitoring substance use/abuse through urine toxicology. Providing comprehensive case management services, discharge planning, continuing care services, education, and referrals to appropriate health and human services agencies to ensure continuity and quality of care. Completing all statistical reports as required by the hospital, department, and regulatory agencies. Providing community education as dictated by department or programmatic needs in accordance with established hospital policy and Federal, State, and City standards including those established by OASAS, FDA, DEA, and NIDA. Participating in all related functions of the department.

Pay: 1199 Collective Bargaining Union Rates Location: Queens Shift Details: Days #J-18808-Ljbffr