CASAC Addiction Counselor

Montefiore is a premier academic health system and the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, serving the more than 3 million people living in the New York City region and the Hudson Valley. Montefiore is doing more to deliver science-driven care where, when and how patients need it most. With our new member and affiliate locations in Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties, Montefiore offers patients state-of-the-art healthcare close to home.

We have a fantastic opportunity for Full-Time Case Manager (CASAC addiction counselor with a CASAC or CASAC-T License) at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital.

JOB SUMMARY

This is an entry level professional position without supervisory duties. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the case manager focuses on improving the quality of life of people living with Pervasive Behavioral Health, by ensuring receipt of services such as; entitlements, benefits, housing, transportation, legal, community/social programs. The Case Manager will assist patient to overcome barriers to Health & Wellness. The Case Manager’s responsibilities involve both on site and community service delivery.

The Case Manager will be expected to provide a variety of services such as;

• Conduct intake and comprehensive assessments of needs
• Treatment planning and implementation of treatment plan
• Service coordination, monitoring and follow-up
• Coordinating of referrals to community/service providers (DSS, Housing, DCMH, Legal, Financial)
• Provide advocacy and assistance navigating the social services system to obtain entitlements
• Promote and support self-help & independent living
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate support groups
• Participation in multi-disciplinary team meetings and supervision
• Maintain up-to-date records as required by the program procedures and regulatory agency requirements.
• Attend & complete ACT Core Trainings as required by NYSOMH

POSITION QUALIFICATION:

An associate’s degree in Health and Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Liberal Arts required and one year minimum work experience with individuals diagnosed with mental health issues.

Bachelor’s degree in above disciplines can substitute for one year of experience.

CASAC or CASAC-T license required

Individual must possess good verbal, writing and computer skills.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Valid NYS Driver's license

SKILLS REQUIRED:

This position requires good interpersonal and organizational skills, with excellent reading comprehension, writing, and time management skills. Computer literacy is required including ability to use Microsoft Word & Outloo

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $27.41 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Vernon, NY 10550 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Vernon, NY 10550: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27