Job Title: Addiction Therapist

Department: Inpatient Chemical Dependency 

Location: 1565 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000

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:

• Required Certification/Licensure: CASAC, OASAS QHP or CASAC-T permitted with the condition that full certification is obtained within 24 months or OASAS QHP (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT or permit holder) with Master's Degree
• Required Years of Experience: Completion of a clinical internship in chemical dependency or at least 1 year of work experience in chemical dependency or mental health program

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s Degree in Human service field

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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:

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/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.