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Mental Health Professionals Make a Difference

At NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, our Mental Health professionals unite the most respected minds in research, education and care. We are home to some of the nation's top clinicians and researchers in behavioral health. It's a proud tradition - and a premier opportunity. Located at the Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic within NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, the newly established Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed to help individuals, within Washington Heights, Inwood, and the surrounding areas, receive intensive services to stabilize their psychiatric disorders and provides comprehensive psychiatric care, including those with co-morbid substance use issues. The IOP provides various intensive services based on clinical need and seeks to provide a diversion from inpatient hospitalizations and emergency room visits. Our diverse patient and family population spans a wide range of cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The IOP provides care to individuals and families that come from marginalized and underserved, lower socioeconomic status backgrounds; primarily those identifying as Latinx and African American and many of whom are not currently engaged in (or have not had previous) mental health services. To promote stabilization for the individual, the IOP uses evidence-based interventions such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and others within various modalities such as group, individual, psychopharmacological, and psychosocial interventions. The IOP will offer multiple interventions 2 to 3 days per week for 6 weeks. The multidisciplinary team works intensively with the individual and family, as needed, to engage in care and provide targeted treatment while working directly with the community to promote linkages for long-term psychiatric care.

Substance Abuse Counselor, Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) - Columbia

Our adult Intensive Outpatient Program is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide direct substance use services. Screens patients who are referred for, or who are believed to have substance/alcohol use problems. Assesses nature and extent of the patients’ substance use problems, their understanding of and insight into their problems relating to such use, and their willingness to enter into treatment for these problems. Works with patients and responsible clinicians or psychiatrists to develop an effective and acceptable discharge plan. Schedules referrals and appointments for aftercare needed. Provides educational services for patients, families and staff members through individual and group presentations and in-services. Provides counseling services to individuals (patients and/or family members) and groups. Consults with clinicians throughout the Hospital. Develops and maintains linkages with case management services to various substance abuse agencies, treatment programs, and community resources. Is competent to care for patients based upon the age groups treated. Serve as part of multi-disciplinary team providing multiple interventions including individual, group, family counseling, etc. and participate in training, team meetings, and consultations. Seeking candidates with strong background in evidence-based treatments for substance use, cultural humility, patient engagement skills, effective communication skills, efficient organizational skills, and investment in collaborative team work. Position is full time and bilingual Spanish speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Criteria

• Certified substance use counselor
• Previous experience working with adult patients with substance use
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Previous experience working with crisis, emergency, intensive or IOP levels of care
• Previous experience working with multi-cultural communities

Required Criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university
• 100 hours of counseling experience

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