Social Worker Mental Health Counselor/Inpatient Full Time

About the role

The Social Worker provides individual, group, family and marital counseling to patients with a substance use disorder and their family members. They perform intakes, develop treatment plans, make referrals, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough intakes to identify problem areas and formulate initial diagnosis and treatment recommendation.
• Develop initial treatment plan and monitor patient progress through ongoing reviews.
• Absorb necessary paperwork for entitlements and assist clients in accessing community resources.
• Maintain an empathetic and therapeutic relationship with patients, fostering engagement and motivation.
• Utilize psychotherapeutic techniques to address underlying psychological and emotional issues.
• Communicate effectively with health care professionals, community systems, patients, and lay persons.
• Maintain accurate and clear records in accordance with SBELIH, QOPS, and OASAS policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary staff meetings and collaborate on treatment recommendations and plans.
• Understand the history, philosophy, and process of recognized self-help and 12-step programs.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience in hospital, in-patient settings, and discharge planning.
• Bilingual proficiency.

Qualifications

• NYS LMSW, NYS LCSW, or LMSW eligible to obtain certification within six (6) months.
• BLS required.
• One (1) year continuous personal, professional, or educational experience understanding alcoholism/addiction and 12-step programs.
• Experience in hospital, in-patient settings, and discharge planning.
• Bilingual proficiency.

Skills

Displays knowledge of alcohol and other addictive drugs and their effects on human behavior. Demonstrates knowledge of the disease concept, harm reduction, and factors that impact recovery. Educates, elicits feelings, facilitates self-understanding, and motivates patients. Recognizes and deals with denial and other defense mechanisms. Utilizes crisis intervention techniques and their specific application to alcoholic/chemically addicted patients. Facilitates referrals as determined by the treatment team. Locates and utilizes information resources including literature, research findings, and consultation services. Communicates in verbal and written forms to health care professionals, community systems, patients, and lay persons alike. Identifies underlying psychological and/or emotional issues that warrant treatment focus. Effectively explores deep-seated underlying issues. 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. Effectively utilizes common psycho-therapeutic techniques used to augment recovery.

Benefits

Stony Brook Medicine offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$39.301 - $53.304 per hour

Schedule

Full-time