New Graduate Addiction Therapist

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Greece (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a New Graduate Addiction Therapist to provide addiction diagnostic assessments and treatment planning. This role includes individual and group counseling, developing treatment plans, and working within a clinical team. Candidates must have a degree in Human Services and may need specific certifications depending on their hire date. The job offers a supportive interdisciplinary environment focused on client care and improvement.

Qualifications

• Completion of a clinical internship in chemical dependency or 1 year of work experience in mental health program.
• CASAC or OASAS QHP required for new hires after 11/30/2021.
• LMHC-P or CASAC-T permitted under specific conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for clients.
• Complete progress summaries and patient documentation timely.
• Conduct assessments to determine client diagnosis and care level.
• Develop individualized and culturally sensitive treatment plans.

Skills

Substance Use Disorder treatment

Individual and group counseling

Culturally sensitive treatment planning

Education

Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's Degree in Human Service field

Job description

Job Title: New Graduate Addiction Therapist

Location: Greece

Hours Per Week: 36 to 40 Hours

Schedule: Days

SUMMARY

The Addiction Therapist provides addiction diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, case management, and individual/group counseling for clients with chemical dependency. Treatment is provided in the context of a clinical team, supervised by the staff psychiatrist.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a primary therapist providing Substance Use Disorder treatment through individual and group counseling.
• Responsible for the timely completion of progress summaries and all patient documentation.
• Conducts quality audits of patient records and processes.
• Provides initial and ongoing assessment for clients in order to determine diagnosis and appropriate level of care.
• Provides individual, family and group counseling, which engages and motivates clients throughout treatment.
• Develops treatment plans that are individualized and culturally sensitive.
• Communicates with other care providers and referral sources to increase understanding of client problems and assets.
• Participates in professional supervision and education that supports continuous improvement of client care.
• Completes required medical record documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Meets productivity requirements by utilizing various techniques to engage clients and minimize failed appointments.
• Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s Degree in Human Service field.
• If hired on or after 10/05/2023, Completion of a clinical internship in chemical dependency or at least 1 year of work experience in chemical dependency or mental health program.
• If hired on or after 11/30/2021, CASAC or OASAS QHP required or LMHC-P (Permit) or CASAC-T permitted with the condition that full certification is obtained within 24 months.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

PAY RANGE

$61,000.00 - $78,000.00