Addiction Therapist — Growth Path in Chemical Dependency

105 Unity Hospital of Rochester; Town of Greece (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Addiction Therapist at Rochester Regional Health's Greece Clinic provides addiction diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, case management, and individual/group counseling as part of a clinical team supervised by a staff psychiatrist.

Responsibilities include primary therapy for Substance Use Disorder, documentation, treatment planning, and collaboration with other care providers. Masters not required for CASAC-T or related licenses; CASAC/T eligible.

Qualifications

• Masters degree not required for CASAC-T or CASAC or Masters degree in corresponding OASAS QHP license or permit.
• Completion of a clinical internship in chemical dependency or at least 1 year of work experience in chemical dependency or mental health program.
• CASAC, CASAC-T permitted with the condition that full certification is obtained within 36 months or OASAS QHP (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT or permit holder)
• New graduates: Official transcript from accredited school or letter from registrar confirming program completion accepted upon graduation.
• Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary therapist providing Substance Use Disorder treatment through individual and group counseling.
• Responsible for timely completion of progress summaries and all patient documentation.
• Conducts quality audits of patient records and processes.
• Provides initial and ongoing assessment for clients to determine diagnosis and level of care.
• Provides individual, family and group counseling to engage and motivate clients.
• Develops individualized and culturally sensitive treatment plans.
• Communicates with other care providers and referral sources to understand client problems and assets.
• Participates in supervision and education to improve client care.
• Completes medical record documentation in a timely, compliant manner.
• Meets productivity requirements by engaging clients and minimizing missed appointments.
• Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Counseling skills

Assessment

Case management

Team collaboration

SUD treatment

Education

CASAC/CASAC-T license or OASAS QHP permit

Job description

The Addiction Therapist at Rochester Regional Health's Greece Clinic provides addiction diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, case management, and individual/group counseling as part of a clinical team supervised by a staff psychiatrist.

Responsibilities include primary therapy for Substance Use Disorder, documentation, treatment planning, and collaboration with other care providers. Masters not required for CASAC-T or related licenses; CASAC/T eligible.