Mental Health Counselor-L I
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region's only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi's Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Check us out online: www.nychealthandhospitals.orgcareers.nychhc.orgDocs4nyc.orgJob DescriptionPurpose of Position:Will provide specialized support for patients with SUD (Substance Use Disorder), and tailor a team-based plan of care that will be carried through all transitions to patient wellnessResponsibilities:In close coordination with other ED LEADS team members, the ED LEADS Counselor may:

• Supervise Peer Counselors
• Engage in assessment, treatment, education, and consultative activities for patients, primarily on the inpatient unit, who may have a substance abuse problem
• Develops appropriate evaluation reports and/or psycho-social addiction histories for new patients.
• Documents findings, interventions, and plans in patient's medical records on the same date patients were interviewed

Minimum QualificationsAssignment Level I1. Valid license and current registration or valid limited permit to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).Department PreferencesTour 2: 9:00am-5:00pmIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply for Job buttonNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs