Chemical Dependency Counselor at Rochester Regional Health in Potsdam, New York

Job Description:

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HOW WE CARE FOR YOU



At St. Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.




SUMMARY:

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.


Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a warm and caring not-for-profit community healthcare facility that's certified for 94 beds. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services to the community. Within our welcoming walls, you'll find a wide array of core programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care. But that's just the beginning. We're not just a hospital; we're a beacon of health and wellness in the North Country. We proudly offer outpatient health services in Brasher Falls, Canton, Colton, Gouverneur, Massena, Norfolk, and Potsdam, NY.



STATUS: Full Time



LOCATION: Canton Potsdam Hospital



DEPARTMENT: Chemical Dependency



SCHEDULE: 7.5hr shifts



ATTRIBUTES

• Required: Two years of college with specialization in chemical dependency or other human services area.
  
  


• Required: BLS
  
  


• Preferred: CASAC
  
  


• Preferred: 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.
  
  

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.



PAY RANGE: $22.00 - $28.25

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, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

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