Associate Addiction Therapist

Coordinated Care Services, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY is seeking an Associate Addiction Therapist to support patient screening, intake, case management, and basic crisis response in a full-time daytime role.

The position involves coordination with OASAS scope of practice, group facilitation, referrals, education, and meticulous record-keeping, with a Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM schedule and pay range reflective of the local market.

Responsibilities

• Screening of clients presenting for admission to substance use disorder programs.
• Intake and orientation
• Case management, referrals, care coordination and connection to community providers and services
• Provides basic crisis responses and client support pre and post admission
• Group facilitation as permitted under the required OASAS Scope of Practice supervision and oversight
• Provides psychiatric and addiction education
• Responsible for reporting and record keeping required for programs and outside stakeholders (OASAS, legal, county, grants etc.)
• Makes collateral calls, obtaining consents
• Engaging clients during intake and pre-admission via telephonic, video and in person methods.
• Preparing and obtaining toxicology screens (observing)
• Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care.

Education

High School Diploma or GED, Associates Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Associate Addiction Therapist

Position Start Date: 03/24/2026

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Addiction Therapist (Full-time/Days)

Department: Behavioral Health Therapy

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5: 00 PM

Position Summary:

The Associate Therapist provides patient screening, orientation, case management, and basic crisis response. The Associate Addiction Therapist will also perform additional tasks as permitted by the OASAS Scope of Practice, which may include Intake, Group facilitation, psych education, referrals, care coordination, reporting, and record-keeping.

Responsibilities:

• Screening of clients presenting for admission to substance use disorder programs.
• Intake and orientation
• Case management, referrals, care coordination and connection to community providers and services
• Provides basic crisis responses and client support pre and post admission
• Group facilitation as permitted under the required OASAS Scope of Practice supervision and oversight
• Provides psychiatric and addiction education
• Responsible for reporting and record keeping required for programs and outside stakeholders (OASAS, legal, county, grants etc.)
• Makes collateral calls, obtaining consents
• Engaging clients during intake and pre-admission via telephonic, video and in person methods.
• Preparing and obtaining toxicology screens (observing)
• Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care.

For Evaluator Team only: off-site and in-home delivery of services to clients and families.

Required Qualifications:

• None

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, Associates Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S – Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$19.50 – $27.25

POSTAL CODE: 14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.