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<p><strong>ABOUT EINSTEIN - ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE</strong></p> <p>Operating three different facilities in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine has helped clients overcome their addiction to substances for more than 40 years. The Wellness Center at Waters Place provides a <strong>outpatient, client-centered educational program</strong>, as well as <strong>medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opiate addiction</strong>. Walk-in appointments are accepted.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Einstein’s Division of Substance Abuse treatment program is called <strong>Next STEPS</strong> (Substance Abuse Treatment Education and Prevention Service). The program takes an <strong>evidence-based approach</strong>, incorporating <strong>cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI)</strong> through one-on-one counseling and therapy groups. </p> <p>The educational component of treatment covers topics including <strong>early recovery, relapse prevention, spirituality, and anger management</strong>. Programming also tends to a client’s ancillary mental health, cultural, and criminal justice needs by coordinating with local care agencies. For DUI offenders, Next STEPS also offers treatments that comply with the <strong>DUI legal processes</strong>, a service available in only <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY16.pdf" target="_blank">23.4% of New York’s facilities</a>.</p> <p>Running Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on Saturday mornings, <strong>Einstein’s Opioid Treatment Program</strong> aims to improve a client’s quality of life by providing either <strong>methadone or Suboxone</strong> alongside a curriculum of psychotherapy, relapse prevention, and behavioral therapies. Suboxone, which is administered at <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY16.pdf" target="_blank">58.8% of N.Y. facilities</a>. is used to minimize opioid withdrawal and help curb cravings.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The treatment team at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine includes board-certified physicians who also hold faculty positions, as well as counselors and administrative personnel. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Although Rehabs.com has yet to receive alumni feedback to date, secondary sources revealed highly positive ratings for the hospital. On Google, six individuals awarded the Wellness Center an average rating of 4.7 out of five stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> "This is my program where I receive my treatment for my problem. It works for me if you work it," Gina, a representative reviewer wrote.</p> <p>On its Facebook page, which the facility may manage, 406 individuals gave the hospital, as a whole, an average rating of 4.4 out of five stars<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small>. Many reviewers praised the dedicated staff. "Is very good hospital employee are very good people," Cruz, a representative reviewer, wrote. </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, the sole loved one polled by Rehabs.com noted that they’d recommend treatment here. They awarded the facility four out of five stars both for its staff’s level of training and experience and for its ability to address co-occurring disorder. Although citing "strong counseling" as a facility strength, they felt that staff often dealt with too “many patients at one time.”</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>On Glassdoor, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, as a whole, earned an average of <strong>3.4 out of five stars</strong> from 201 reviews to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Current and former staff members provided positive feedback about the “Superb research Institution” with “great benefits” and good “work-life balance.” However, several employees indicated that there’s “no room for growth or advancement.”</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>The Division of Substance Abuse <strong>accepts Medicaid and Medicare</strong>, which are accepted at <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">62% and 34% of U.S. facilities</a>, respectively. It also accepts commercial health insurance plans, and payment plans may be available for private pay clients.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>To ensure that training physicians are well-prepared for their entry into the medical field, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EinsteinCollegeofMedicine" target="_blank">Albert Einstein College of Medicine</a> offers many educational initiatives. These include lectures and special events, which may include presentations and panels regarding behavioral health. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?ei=bGLcW7irFbCa_QbGmrII&q=ALBERT%20EINSTEIN%20COLLEGE%20OF%20MEDICINE%20Wellness%20Center%20at%20Waters%20Place&oq=ALBERT+EINSTEIN+COLLEGE+OF+MEDICINE+Wellness+Center+at+Waters+Place&gs_l=psy-ab.3...3246.3644..4030...0.0..0.188.310.0j2......0....1j2..gws-wiz.......0j0i71j35i39.88Hm-Fwnen8&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=40849468,-73841633,460&tbm=lcl&rldimm=17385810704511962301&ved=2ahUKEwiU19ff-bXeAhUEneAKHTmiDfkQvS4wAHoECAAQIQ&rldoc=1&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:2#lrd=0x89c28b527fd012b7:0xf146ceb8c69e8cbd,1,,,&rlfi=hd:;si:17385810704511962301;mv:!3m12!1m3!1d3882.557810957593!2d-73.84247335!3d40.84946855!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i188!2i247!4f13.1;tbs:lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:2" target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EinsteinCollegeofMedicine/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EinsteinCollegeofMedicine/</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Albert-Einstein-College-of-Medicine-Reviews-E128404.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Albert-Einstein-College-of-Medicine-Reviews-E128404.htm</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-11-02 07:55:53 PDT
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