Description
Status: Per Diem
Department: Addiction Services
Location: Unity Hospital
Hours Per Week: Varies
SUMMARY:
The Addiction Therapist provides addiction diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, case management, and individual/group counseling for clients with chemical dependency. In acute and residential settings, the Addiction Therapist is also responsible for oversight and management of the patient community. Treatment is provided in the context of a clinical team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as a primary therapist providing Substance Use Disorder treatment through individual and group counseling.
- Responsible for patient community oversight and management
- Responsible for care management and discharge planning including the submission of housing and continuing care referrals
- Responsible for the timely completion of progress summaries and all patient documentation,
- Responsible for the timely completion and submission of insurance authorization request and denial appeals.
- 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.
- Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care
- Provides crisis intervention/management and de-escalation as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree not required for CASAC-T, CASAC-P or CASAC OR Master's 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
- CASAC 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)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s Degree in Human service field
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: $27.25 - $36.50
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.
