Full Time Addiction Counselor

Job Title : Addiction Counselor

Department : Inpatient Chemical Dependency

Location : Clifton Springs Hospital

Hours Per Week : 40

Schedule : Tuesday - Saturday, 8 : 00AM - 4 : 30PM

Sign-On Bonus : $10,000

SUMMARY :

The Addiction Counselor plays a crucial role in assisting individuals battling chemical dependency by providing comprehensive assessments, personalized treatment plans, and empathetic counseling. Working within a collaborative clinical team, the counselor ensures a supportive environment for patients in both acute and residential settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Act as a primary therapist delivering Substance Use Disorder treatments through engaging individual and group sessions.
• Oversee and manage the patient community, promoting a positive therapeutic environment.
• Handle care management and discharge planning, including referrals for housing and ongoing care.
• Ensure timely completion of progress summaries and all necessary patient documentation.
• Submit insurance authorization requests and address denial appeals promptly.
• Conduct audits of patient records to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provide initial and ongoing assessments to accurately determine diagnoses and appropriate levels of care.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling sessions that motivate and engage clients throughout their treatment process.
• Create treatment plans that are tailored and sensitive to the cultural backgrounds of clients.
• Communicate effectively with other care providers and referral sources to enhance understanding of client needs and strengths.
• Participate in ongoing professional education and supervision to continuously improve client care.
• Complete required medical documentation efficiently and in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Contribute actively as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care.
• Provide crisis intervention and management support as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Primarily sedentary work requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds. Involves sitting for most of the time, with brief walks or stands occurring occasionally.

PAY RANGE : $27.25 - $36.00

CITY : Clifton Springs

POSTAL CODE : 14432

This pay range is an estimated representation of potential base pay for qualified candidates and may be modified in the future, including eligibility for additional compensation. Pay is influenced by factors such as experience, qualifications, specialty, internal equity, and location.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.