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Job Title: Chemical Dependency Counselor
Department: Chemical Dependency
Location: 20 Cottage Street; Potsdam
Summary
Performs all functions of counselor practice as outlined by NYS OASAS. Focus includes the development and implementation of individualized patient treatment plan with emphasis on counseling and guidance of recovery process.
Unit/Department Specific Info>
Responsibilities
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
$22.00 - $28.25
City
Potsdam
Postal Code
13676
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.
Department: Chemical Dependency
Location: 20 Cottage Street; Potsdam
Summary
Performs all functions of counselor practice as outlined by NYS OASAS. Focus includes the development and implementation of individualized patient treatment plan with emphasis on counseling and guidance of recovery process.
Unit/Department Specific Info>
Responsibilities
- (15%) Works collaborative with medical team to develop treatment planning strategies.
- (10%) Responsible for making appropriate referrals and discharge planning of patients.
- (40%) Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient records.
- (25%) Participate in daily group counseling efforts of the unit.
- (10%) Responsible for acting as the primary Individual Counselor for patients in their recovery process.
- Two years of college with specialization in chemical dependency or other human services area.
- BLS
- Two years of continuous abstinence, if recovering.
- CASAC
- One year of full-time employment in an inpatient setting.
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
$22.00 - $28.25
City
Potsdam
Postal Code
13676
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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