• Master Counselor/Qhp

    WMCHealth (Poughkeepsie, NY)


    Master Counselor/Qhp

     

    Company: MidHudson Regional Hospital

     

    City/State: Poughkeepsie, NY

     

    Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

     

    Department: Chemical Depend Svc

     

    Union: No

     

    Position: Per Diem

     

    Hours: Nights/Weekends 3p-11p

     

    Shift: Evening, Weekend

     

    Req #: 43111

     

    Posted Date: Aug 06, 2025

     

    Hiring Range: $27.56/hr

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/30072&icid=internal:wmchotjoblink:careersite:na:na:na) Internal Applicant link

    Job Details:

    Job Summary

    + The QHP Master Counselor is responsible for the coordination of treatment of all patients on assigned caseload. This position conducts psychosocial evaluations, psychoeducational groups, participates in formulating patient treatment plans in conjunction with other team members and maintains adequate patient records. In addition, the QHP Master Counselor performs screening interviews with prospective admissions when needed.

    Responsibilities

    + + Creates timely treatment plans and screening evaluations that suit the developmental needs for each patient per OASAS regulations.

    + Performs concise and complete psychosocial assessments including clinical impression and plans for intervention.

    + Utilizes OASAS Level of Care for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Referral (LOCADTR) tool to determine appropriate level of care and treatment.

    + Provides individual, couple, family, and group clinical treatment as required.

    + Works with patient/family to formulate and review treatment plan and goals.

    + Participates in effective management of emergencies and adjusts established work plans as needed.

    + Uses individualized treatment approaches in dealing with needs presented by patients/families.

    + Establishes appropriate discharge plans for the patient based on appropriate level of care.

    + Makes appropriate referrals to adult protective services or child protective services.

    + Provides education in regards to substance abuse disorders for patient(s) and family members.

    + Seeks supervision when required for clinical work and recognizes transference issues.

    + Educates other hospital staff, staff at other agencies, patients, and community members about the range of behavioral health services available at MidHudson Regional Hospital and within the community.

    + Protects customer rights confidentiality through written, oral and electronic communication.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications/Requirements

    + EXPERIENCE

    + + Minimum of one (1) year experience in chemical dependency preferred.

    + EDUCATION

    + + Master’s degree in Human Services field required.

    + LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

    + + NYS Licensure in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling (LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or Limited Permit)

    About Us:

    MidHudson Regional Hospital

     

    MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley’s most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area’s only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries.

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/30072&icid=internal:wmchotjoblink:careersite:na:na:na) Internal Applicant link

     

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