What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Addiction Therapist - Rochester Mental Health Center - Outpatient position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
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 8:30AM - 5:00PM
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, OASAS QHP required, LMHC-P (Permit) or CASAC-T permitted with the condition that full certification is obtained within 24 months
- 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
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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- QHP - Qualified Health Professional - NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
PAY RANGE: $60,500.00 - $75,000.00
Salary : $60,500 - $75,000
