Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

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.

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Job Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting directly to the supervising social worker or designee, the SHOW addiction counselor carries out protocols identified for the mental health and substance use treatment of adult designated patients. These protocols will include provisions for clinical management of cases, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate record-keeping as well as other services determined by the SHOW supervising social worker.

General tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Willingness to provide direct patient care on-site, including on nights and weekends, as agreed upon with the Clinical Supervisor or designee.
• Documents and files findings, interventions, and plans in the patient Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and submits timely billing.
• Establishes and maintains professional standards of performance concerning interview techniques, methods, and practices used in preparing clinical assessments, developing plans of care, and documenting case histories; engages in patient care as needed.
• May provide direct supervision and guidance to peer staff and review staff work.
• Guides SHOW behavioral health staff in exercising appropriate patient engagement and outreach techniques, methods, and practices; engages in patient care as needed.
• Participates in developing internal administrative controls of a program area to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and NYC Health + Hospitals regulations.
• Prepares reports and makes recommendations regarding policies or procedures to facilitate improved services, increased patient satisfaction, and better patient outcomes.
• Participates in the development and integration of community social services.
• Prepares summary reports comparing actual productivity to stated goals/objectives.
• Has extensive knowledge of mental health and substance use assessment, treatment, and psychoeducation and provides interventions for individuals experiencing a mental health and substance use issue. Has experience providing crisis mental health treatment to unhoused populations, particularly in a community setting
• Furnish information about community resources and develop appropriate aftercare plans such as coordinating appropriate referral(s) to treatment, linking to financial counseling and housing services as needed, including providing relevant information about professional services, community resources, and appropriate follow-up communication.
• Provides opioid overdose education, including Narcan kits and fentanyl test strips
• May orient and educate other professional disciplines by developing training curricula and presenting lectures covering workshops, seminars, etc., on counseling concepts.
• Participates as part of the SHOW multidisciplinary team in formulating overall care plans.
• Assumes other responsibilities and duties, including providing clinical coverage in different service settings assigned by the SHOW Supervisor or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Master's Degree from an accredited college and one year of full-time experience performing rehabilitation counseling or casework in a substance use treatment program; OR
2. A Baccalaureate Degree from accredited college including or supplemented by 24-credits in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related behavioral science and one year of full-time paid experience performing rehabilitation counseling or casework in a substance use treatment program, OR
3. High School graduate or evidence of having pass an examination for a High School Equivalency diploma and three years of full-time paid experience as described above, OR
4. A satisfactory equivalent of the above AND
5. Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
6. Prior experience providing substance use treatment preferred.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit

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 titution discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF): The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Please visit the PSLF website for eligibility information: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.