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Medical Counselor

Head Injury Association
place Smithtown, 11787
local_atm $21an hour
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Medication Management
Pharmacotherapy
Individuals
Intellectual Disabilities/Dev. Disabilities

About Job

Job Description:

The Head Injury Association is currently hiring for Medical Counselors who will assist and coordinate medical and psychiatric services for our adults with developmental disabilities in our Nassau and Suffolk County sites. This position reports to the Residential Program Manager who will provide training and support for the position.

Available Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Job Description:

  • Monitor and provide a daily assessment of individuals’ overall medical status
  • Complete proper documentation of treatment
  • Accompany residents on all medical/psychiatric appointments
  • Coordination of appropriate follow-up care
  • Assist medical staff in delivering in-service staff training
  • Maintain medication inventory.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • At least 1 Year relevant OPWDD/Caregiving experience
  • Valid NYS drivers license in good standing
  • AMAP, SCIP and CPR preferred

Head Injury Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment in decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria

Issues

Medication Management

Age Groups

Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Intellectual Disabilities/Dev. Disabilities

Settings

Residential
Faith-based organizations
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Nursing Home
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences
Military