Chemical Dependency Counselor

Rochester Regional Health

4d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs all functions of counselor practice as outlined by NYS OASAS. Focus includes the development and implementation of individualized patient treatment plan with emphasis on counseling and guidance of recovery process.

Requirements

• Two years of college with specialization in chemical dependency or other human services area.
• BLS
• Two years of continuous abstinence, if recovering.
• Working in a high stress office and class room environment.
• Required to demonstrate knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of individual and group counseling as applied to the treatment of addiction and mental illness.
• Have the ability to work with other health care team members; within and outside the institution.
• Work closely with patients, families, and/or their significant others.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Exposure to acute care, communicable diseases, and intoxicated persons.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure/Certification Registration Requirements: Preferred: CASAC
• One year of full-time employment in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Works collaborative with medical team to develop treatment planning strategies.
• Responsible for making appropriate referrals and discharge planning of patients.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient records.
• Participate in daily group counseling efforts of the unit.
• Responsible for acting as the primary Individual Counselor for patients in their recovery process.

Benefits

• The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
• Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree