Description
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Evelyn Brandon Health Center
DEPARTMENT: Chemical Dependency
SCHEDULE: Day Shift
SUMMARY:
The Associate Therapist provides patient screening, orientation, case management, and basic crisis response. The Associate Addiction Therapist will also perform additional tasks as permitted by OASAS Scope of Practice which may include Intake, Group facilitation, psych education, referrals, care coordination, reporting and record keeping.
Key Responsibilities:
• Screening of clients presenting for admission to substance use disorder programs.
• Intake and orientation
• Case management, referrals, care coordination and connection to community providers and services
• Provides basic crisis responses and client support pre and post admission
• Group facilitation as permitted under the required OASAS Scope of Practice supervision and oversight
• Provides psychiatric and addiction education
• Responsible for reporting and record keeping required for programs and outside stakeholders (OASAS, legal, county, grants etc.)
• Makes collateral calls, obtaining consents
• Engaging clients during intake and pre-admission via telephonic, video and in person methods.
• Preparing and obtaining toxicology screens (observing)
• Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care.
Desired Attributes:
High School Diploma or GED, Associates Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Minimum Qualifications:
None
Required Licensure/Certification:
None
EDUCATION:
- MS (Required)
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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- QHP - Qualified Health Professional - NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
PAY RANGE: $19.50 - $27.75
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.
