Associate Addiction Therapist [Full Time]

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, NY

10d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Ability to gain CASAC-T certification in 12 months.
Completion of a clinical internship in chemical dependency or at least one (1) year of work experience in chemical dependency

Nice To Haves

CASAC-P preferred

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.