Social Work/Mental Health Counselor - Per Diem - Includes Weekend Hours - Quannacut Outpatient

Position Summary The Social Worker provides individual, group, family and marital counseling to patients with a substance use disorder and their family members. Performs intakes, develops treatment plans and makes referrals as part of a multidisciplinary team and acting within the SBELIH and Quannacut mission, philosophy and goals. Job Duties & Essential Functions Conducts thorough intakes to identify problem areas and formulate initial diagnosis and treatment recommendation. Develops initial treatment plan and monitors patient progress through ongoing reviews. Assists and directs clients to complete necessary paperwork for entitlements. Makes referrals for clients and family members to available community resources. Monitors care of clients through follow‑up with agencies and available community resources. Provides individual, group, family, and marital counseling with primary focus on substance use and impact on life areas. Displays knowledge of alcohol and other addictive drugs and their effects on human behavior. Displays knowledge of the disease concept, harm reduction, and factors that impact recovery. Informs the patient of their rights and responsibilities, including confidentiality and their treatment recommendation. Works through adverse reactions and/or resistance of patients during the treatment process. Fosters an empathetic and therapeutic relationship and can engage the patient. Shows ability to educate, elicit feelings, facilitate self‑understanding and motivate patients. Recognizes and deals with denial and other defense mechanisms. Effectively utilizes crisis intervention techniques and their specific application to alcoholic/chemically addicted patients. Effectively assists patients in reframing and interpreting life experiences to address their sense of shame and guilt, and to deal with defense mechanisms and low self‑esteem. Demonstrates use of common psycho‑therapeutic techniques used to augment recovery. Identifies underlying psychological and/or emotional issues that warrant treatment focus. Effectively explores deep‑seeded underlying issues. Effectively identifies and copes with transference and countertransference. Displays capable skills specifically inherent to family and marital therapy. Identifies the impact and role of the family and makes appropriate outreach when necessary. Efficiently facilitates referrals as determined by the treatment team. Locates and utilizes information resources including literature, research findings, and consultation services. Participates in multidisciplinary staff meetings and collaborates regarding treatment recommendations and plans. Understands the history, philosophy and process of recognized self‑help and 12‑step programs. Effectively communicates in verbal and written forms to health care professionals, community systems, patients and lay persons alike. Maintains accurate and clear records in accordance with SBELIH, QOPS and OASAS policies. Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations. Participates in in‑service programs. Participates in annual recertification training, compliance training, HIPPA training. Performs all other related duties as assigned by management. Required Experience & Qualifications NYS LMSW, NYS LCSW, or LMSW eligible to obtain certification within six (6) months. BLS required. Understanding of alcoholism/addiction and 12‑step programs as demonstrated by a minimum of one (1) year continuous personal, professional or educational experience. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Sufficient mobility to handle department activities. Dexterity of hands and arms (or mechanical substitutes). Adequate vision and hearing to write, answer phones and communicate with staff, clients, and other departments or agencies. The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of SBELIH. Anticipated Pay Range The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBELIH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Pre‑employment Requirements Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island’s Employee Health Services. Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen. Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre‑employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. Equal Employment Opportunity Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Job Number 2503924 Job Field Social Work/Behavioral Health Schedule Per Diem Shift Variable Shift Hours: Variable / As Needed #J-18808-Ljbffr Stony Brook University