Description
Job Title: Addiction Therapist
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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.
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s Degree in Human service field preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters Degree not required for CASAC-T, CASAC-P or CASAC.
OR
• Masters Degree in corresponding OASAS QHP license or permit.
• 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.
New Graduates:
• Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.
• Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
• If hired on or after 11/30/2021:
Full CASAC (or higher)
OR
CASAC-T or CASAC-P permitted with the condition that full certification is obtained within 36 months
OR
• OASAS QHP (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT or permit holder in one of these professions required). Limited permit or license required within 1 year of hire.
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.
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.
