Description
Job Title: New Graduate Addiction Therapist
Location: Greece
Hours Per Week: 36 to 40 Hours
Schedule: Days
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:
· Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s Degree in Human service field.
· If hired on or after 10/05/2023 Completion of a clinical internship in chemical dependency or at least 1 year of work experience in chemical dependency or mental health program.
· If hired on or after 11/30/2021, CASAC or OASAS QHP required or LMHC-P (Permit) or CASAC-T permitted with the condition that full certification is obtained within 24 months.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.
PAY RANGE: $61,000.00 - $78,000.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
