Marketing Statement

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

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.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Senior Rehabilitation Counselor, participates in and/or performs functions related to assessment, counseling, diagnostics, treatment, treatment planning, rehabilitation, intervention and other vocational and supportive services for patients in SUD treatment. Conducts individual and group counseling; assess psychosocial, vocational and social functioning aspects of the individuals 'disability, identify strengths, skills, and abilities and collaborates with the individual on identifying goals and appropriate interventions to help individuals achieve the highest level of vocational and rehabilitation functioning. Supervise subordinate rehabilitation counselors.

Areas Of Responsibilities

Kings County Hospital Behavioral Health/SUD Treatment Programs

Outpatient Programs (CDTOPS and OTP)

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts new admission vocational assessments; provide initial orientation to newly admitted patients, maintain vocational caseload and tracks vocational, rehabilitation, categories for patient availability for employment and other work-related activities.
• Identifies the patient's vocational stage and determines the appropriate level of care necessary for the patient to achieve an optimal level of vocational and rehabilitative functioning.
• Implements and coordinates the treatment and recovery goals and objectives for patients with vocational and rehabilitation needs.
• Monitors and documents the progress of patients' rehabilitation; continually reviews the objectives agreed upon with the patient in regard to vocational and educational goals.
• Develops and manages a program of Vocational/Rehabilitation support systems and activities that promote work readiness, and the development of basic skills necessary to find, get and keep a job.
• Serves as a liaison to community-based vocational and educational resources (i.e. VESID) and functions as a patient advocate to assist with attaining educational and employment placement and retention.
• Collects, tracks, monitors and analyzes data; completes and submits OASAS and other regulatory agency reports and surveys
• Provides coverage for staff in their absence (primary care caseload, assessments, individual and group counseling, family sessions, care coordination, referral and linkage services to individuals and their families
• Shows initiative in developing and participating in community activities, outreach, and educational seminars. Participate in quality and performance improvement activities, including tier reviews, chart reviews, survey readiness activities, case conferences and other patient seminars related to SUD and Vocational/Rehabilitation Services.
• All other duties assigned as assigned by the supervisor or program administrator.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A Masters Degree in Vocational Guidance, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology or a related field from an accredited college after completion of a one-year course, plus two years of full-time, paid, professional experience, at least one year of which must have been with adults, in vocational guidance, vocational rehabilitation or psychological counseling or psychological testing acquired in the past fifteen years; or,
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However, all candidates must possess a minimum of thirty graduate credits in Vocational Guidance, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology and/or related fields. All candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in (1) working with adults. A Masters Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from an accredited college after completion of a two-year course will be accepted as meeting one of the two years of experience required in (1).
  
  

Department Preferences

How To Apply

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NYC 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