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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.

STATUS: Per Diem         

DEPARTMENT: Inpatient Chemical Dependency

LOCATION: 16 Bank St, Batavia, NY 14020

ATTRIBUTES

Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s Degree in Human service field requiredCASAC, OASAS QHP required, LMHC-P (Permit) or CASAC-T permitted with the condition that full certification is obtained within 24 monthsCompletion of a clinical internship in chemical dependency or at least one (1) year of work experience in chemical dependencyCompassionate, understanding and thoughtfulExtremely organized with an attention to detail

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment. Provide initial and ongoing assessment for clients in order to determine diagnosis and appropriate level of careCounseling. Provide individual, family and group counseling, which engages and motivates clients throughout treatmentPlanning. Develop treatment plans that are individualized and culturally sensitiveEducation & Communication. Communicate with other care providers and referral sources to increase understanding of client problems and assets; participate in professional supervision and education that supports continuous improvement of client care

EDUCATION:

BS (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

QHP - Qualified Health Professional - NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)

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:

$26.25 - $33.65

CITY:

Batavia

POSTAL CODE:

14020

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.