Addiction Therapist

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

$10,000 Sign on bonus

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Hearing Benefits

Tuition Reimbursements and Discounts

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Clinical supervision towards licensure

Certification/Licensure Add-On Pay

Professional Advancement

Employee Referral Program Bonus

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: Full Time

DEPARTMENT: Chemical Dependency

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday / Days and Evenings

LOCATION: Rochester Mental Health Center - 490 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14621

ATTRIBUTES

Associates, Bachelors, or Master's Degree in Human service field required.

CASAC-T required

Completion of a clinical internship in chemical dependency or at least one (1) year of work experience in chemical dependency

Compassionate, understanding and thoughtful

Extremely organized with an attention to detail

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment. Provide initial and ongoing assessment for clients in order to determine diagnosis and appropriate level of care

Counseling. Provide individual, family and group counseling, which engages and motivates clients throughout treatment

Planning. Develop treatment plans that are individualized and culturally sensitive

Education & 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:

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:

$55,500.00 - $70,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14607

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.