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About the Role
Addictions Counselors at Stony Brook Medicine apply client Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) techniques within the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) to identify potential substance use problems among patients. Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of patient care, and the ability to respond to changing patient needs ethically and with a high standard of excellence.
Responsibilities
- Screen patients to identify those needing further assessment or treatment for substance use disorders.
- Offer brief intervention through single or multiple sessions of motivational discussion within emergency service constraints.
- Make referrals to specialized treatment for patients/families identified as needing more extensive care.
- Provide consultation, advice, and instruction to faculty, staff, and residents regarding SBIRT, community resources, and supports.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge by participating in county meetings and reporting community resource information.
- Ensure quality by monitoring the completion and tracking of addiction measures, including CORE measures and OMH regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Credentialed as an alcoholism and substance abuse counselor (CASAC) within NYS.
- At least one year of experience in Alcohol Substance Abuse Counseling.
- Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required.
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance.
- 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).
Skills
- Client Screening
- Brief Intervention
- Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and understanding of patient care
- Ethical decision-making
Location
- Stony Brook, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1+ year of experience in Alcohol Substance Abuse Counseling
Education Level
- Degree verification required
Salary/Compensations
- Salary range determined by verified years of relevant, comparable experience.
- Potential for annual supplemental pay, including Location Pay and Shift Differentials.
Benefits
- Generous leave
- Health insurance
- Participation in the state pension system
About the Company
- Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care.
- It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare — a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.
- Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
- All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
- This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
- This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Equal Opportunity
- Stony Brook University 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.