? [Urgent Search] Addiction Therapist [Full Time]

Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Rochester
Posted on: July 7, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Addiction Therapist Department: Outpatient Chemical Dependency Location: Evelyn Brandon Health Center, 81 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14608 Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:000PM Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Serves as a primary therapist providing Substance Use Disorder treatment through individual and group counseling. - Responsible for the timely completion of progress summaries and all patient documentation - Conducts quality audits of patient records and processes - Provides initial and ongoing assessment for clients in order to determine diagnosis and appropriate level of care. - Provides individual, family and group counseling, which engages and motivates clients throughout treatment. - Develops treatment plans that are individualized and culturally sensitive. - Communicates with other care providers and referral sources to increase understanding of client problems and assets. - Participates in professional supervision and education that supports continuous improvement of client care. - Completes required medical record documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner and in compliance with regulatory standards. - Meets productivity requirements by utilizing various techniques to engage clients and minimize failed appointments. - Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Completion of a clinical internship in chemical dependency or at least 1 year of work experience in chemical dependency or mental health program - CASAC, or CASAC-T permitted with the condition that full certification is obtained within 24 months or OASAS QHP (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT or permit holder) ? PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s Degree in Human service field 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: $60,500.00 - $75,000.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14608 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.

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