St. John's Riverside Hospital·City of Yonkers, New York
The counselor/social worker will participate in the daily operation of the program by providing clinical and therapeutic activities for substance use disorder treatment services. Responsibilities include maintaining clinical records, providing assessments, case management, and collaborating with internal and external resources for client treatment.
Overview St.
John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology.
Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St.
John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
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John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value.
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John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service.
In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St.
John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul.
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John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
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John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients.
The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St.
John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
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John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Maintain ongoing participation in the daily operation of the program through the provision of various clinical and therapeutic activities for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services. Maintains clinical records in compliance with all regulatory bodies and SJRH/BHS policies and procedures. Provides assessment, case management, intervention, orientation, treatment planning, individual/group treatment services and discharge planning for patients and their families. Collaborates with internal staff and external community resources for client treatment purposes and relationship building. Participate in all necessary activities to ensure payment for treatment services by insurance/managed care companies including, but not limited to, Medicaid/Medicare. Prepare reports, maintain statistical data, and attends meetings, as assigned.
Must possess a minimum of one year of providing substance use disorder treatment service or two years experience as social worker or two years experience as a mental health counselor. DOC clearance for all jail-based positions. HS diploma or GED required. Social workers are required to have a Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school. LCSW or LMSW preferred. Mental Health Counselors are required to have a Master’s or Doctoral degree in mental health counseling from an accredited school. LMHC preferred. CASAC and/or other QHP preferred, except in cases where it is required to meet regulatory QHP staffing requirement ratios.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in substance use disorder treatment or two years as a social worker or mental health counselor. A Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is required, with relevant licensure preferred.
Market context
In New York, counselor and social work openings often reflect steady demand in behavioral health, substance use treatment, and school or community settings. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for a master’s degree, relevant licensure or eligibility, and experience with mental health or substance use disorder care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your degree, experience, and any New York-specific licensing steps before applying.