Job Title: Addiction Therapist
Department: Behavioral Health Therapy
Location: Greece Clinic-Chemical Dependency
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: M-F, 8-5
SUMMARY:
The Addiction Therapist provides addiction diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, case management, and individual/group counseling for clients with chemical dependency. In acute and residential settings, the Addiction Therapist is also responsible for oversight and management of the patient community. Treatment is provided in the context of a clinical team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as a primary therapist providing Substance Use Disorder treatment through individual and group counseling.
Responsible for patient community oversight and management
Responsible for care management and discharge planning including the submission of housing and continuing care referrals
Responsible for the timely completion of progress summaries and all patient documentation,
Responsible for the timely completion and submission of insurance authorization request and denial appeals.
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.
Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care
Provides crisis intervention/management and de-escalation as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree not required for CASAC-T, CASAC-P or CASAC OR Master's Degree in corresponding OASAS QHP license or permit
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
CASAC OR CASAC-T, or CASAC-P permitted with the condition that full certification is obtained within 24 months OR OASAS QHP (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT or permit holder)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
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:
$27.25 - $36.00
Rochester
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.
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