SUD Counselor - ACT (Queens)

Company: VNS Health
Location: Jamaica
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

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.--- 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) required Valid driver's license required

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required Bachelor's Degree preferred

Work Experience:
Minimum of one year of training and/or experience in integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment required Demonstrated 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 required Computer literacy (electronic health records, word processing, email, internet research, data entry) required Excellent clinical writing skills required Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Compensation $28.09 - $35.08 Hourly About Us VNS Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us-we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 "neighbors" who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.

Keywords: VNS Health, Hempstead , SUD Counselor - ACT (Queens), Other , Jamaica, New York