Per Diem Associate Addiction Therapist - Inpatient Chemical Dependency at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

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HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:

At Rochester Regional 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



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.



STATUS: Per Diem



LOCATION: 1565 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14624



DEPARTMENT: Inpatient Chemical Dependency



ATTRIBUTES

• CASAC-T preferred


• Valid NYS drivers license


• Experience in a chemical dependency setting 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.

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)

PAY RANGE: $19.00 - $26.44

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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