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ACT Substance Use Behavioral Health Counselor Brooklyn, New York Social Services Apply Now Job ID R011710 Overview Provides behavioral health services to people with substance use disorder in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Responsible for creating and coordinating the treatment plan for clients with substance use disorder diagnoses. Acts as a member of the treatment team to deliver substance use treatment services for clients being treated for both mental health and substance use diagnoses. Compensation: $28.09 - $35.08 Hourly • Assists with the development of social work and or psychosocial assessments of patients/families, placing special emphasis on substance use issues.• Assists in the development of treatment plans and goals based on a diagnostic assessment of the presenting problems and historical information, the establishment of long-term goals and the administration of follow-up procedures.• Provides ongoing substance use services and/or collaborates with and refers to appropriate agencies.• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices.• Provides advocacy and assistance in obtaining entitlements and community services to patients/families and other caregivers.• Completes accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system.• Provides continuous evaluation of persons involved in treatment.• Assists staff, patients, families and other caregivers to understand substance use issues, entitlements and community resources.• Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications according to department policy and treatment goals.• Identifies and provides referrals for social determinants of health concerns.• Maintains productivity sufficient to meet department goals.• Identifies and communicates opportunities to improve service delivery processes to management.• Performs established workflow procedures.• Acts as a liaison with other community agencies.• Participates in related department activities, e.g., utilization review, staff meetings, education programs, etc.• For Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) only:• Provides home visits to all clients as specified by the Program's level of service commitment and the client's needs.• For Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) only:• Conducts intake interviews, biopsychosocial assessments, mental health, substance use, and other screenings.• Collects specimens for toxicology tests.• Prepares monthly updates for court or other referring agencies.• Develops discharge/transfer plans. • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) requiredValid driver's license required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent requiredBachelor's Degree preferred Work Experience: Minimum of one year of training and/or experience in integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment requiredDemonstrated skill or knowledge in substance use assessment and diagnosis, principles and practices of harm reduction, and application of stage-wise treatment and motivational interviewing strategies requiredComputer literacy (electronic health records, word processing, email, internet research, data entry) requiredExcellent clinical writing skills requiredBilingual in English and Spanish preferred
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