A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.
Addiction Therapist Unity Hospital of Rochester - 3.5 Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time $61,000 - $77,000 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications
LMFT LMHC
Client assessment in therapy Family counseling in health services social work Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Managing social services clients LMSW Regulatory compliance Licensed Clinical Social Worker Substance abuse treatment center experience Healthcare documentation compliance audits Care documentation Mid-level Master's degree Initial patient assessment Quality assurance audits Substance abuse counseling Records management Marriage & family therapy CASAC-T Master's degree in human services Substance abuse Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Individual case management in social services Working with individuals with mental health conditions Human Services CASAC Healthcare diagnosis Patient counseling Substance abuse treatment compliance
Full Job Description Job Title:
Addiction Therapist Department:
Behavior Health Location:
1565 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule:
Monday- Friday; 8:30PM-5:00
PM 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
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, LMFT or permit holder) New graduates: Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school's registrar's office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation. Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associates, Bachelors, or Master's Degree in Human service field
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
$61,000.00 - $77,000.00
CITY:
Rochester
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.
