Addiction Treatment Discharge Counselor

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider located in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued.

Crouse’s Addiction Treatment team at Commonwealth provides a comprehensive system of assessment and inpatient treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders by integrating physical, mental and spiritual healthcare practices for patients and families. The Addiction Treatment team is hiring a Full-Time Addiction Treatment Discharge Counselor/Therapist.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with other shifts assigned

Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.50 / hourly

Addiction Treatment Discharge Counselor/Therapist Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with the various members of the multidisciplinary treatment team in relation to discharge planning.
• Provides appropriate referral for follow-up and facilitates referrals for needed services.
• Organizes and maintains appointments and phone interviews for ongoing services.
• Performs assessments which include the identification of cultural differences in planning for patient care.
• Provides person-centered treatment to a diverse patient caseload that could include individual and group counseling.
• Incorporates knowledge of evidence based and promising practices into all facets of interaction with patients.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of service.
• Formulates diagnostic impressions.
• Determines the appropriate level of care.
• Document client notes clearly, concisely and according to policy.

Addiction Treatment Discharge Counselor/Therapist Position Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in a related field required.
• 3 years of addiction counseling experience.
• Years of experience can be substituted with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• OASAS QHP or CASAC designation required.

Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
• Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
• YMCA Subsidy program.