Join Rochester Regional Health as an Associate Addiction Therapist, where you'll provide essential support in screening and managing clients with substance use disorders, contributing to their recovery journey.
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
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
Required Qualifications
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