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United Memorial Medical Center
Addiction Therapist - Inpatient
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$36,117 / year median in New York
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Addiction Therapist
- Inpatient 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 16 Bank Street, Batavia, NY 14020 $27.25
- $36.50 an hour
- Part-time United Memorial Medical Center 793 reviews $27.25
- $36.50 an hour
Part-time Department:
Behavioral Health Location:
Jerome Center Hours Per Week:
20Schedule:
Rotating 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 orCASAC OR
Master's Degree in correspondingOASAS 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 programCASAC OR
CASAC-T, or CASAC-P permitted with the condition that full certification is obtained within 36 monthsOR OASAS QHP
(LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT or permit holder)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associates, Bachelors, or Master's Degree in Human service fieldEDUCATION
BS (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS
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.
PAY RANGE
$27.25- $36.