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.
*SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE – $2,500
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Evelyn Brandon Health Center
DEPARTMENT: Chemical Dependency – Behavioral Health
SCHEDULE: Days
ATTRIBUTES
- Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s Degree in Human service field required
- Required Licensure/Certification Skills: If hired on or after 8/30/2021, CASAC or OASAS QHP required
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Treatment. 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. Provides individual, family and group counseling, which engages and motivates clients throughout treatment. Develops treatment plans that are individualized and culturally sensitive.
- Assessment. Provides initial and ongoing assessment for clients in order to determine diagnosis and appropriate level of care.
- Documentation. 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.
- Travel. For Evaluator Team only: off-site and in-home delivery of services to clients and families. CASAC 2 additionally responsible for administrative supervision
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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS QHP – Qualified Health Professional – NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
