Full-Time Addiction Counselor

Job Title : Addiction Counselor

Department : Outpatient Chemical Dependency

Location : Evelyn Brandon Health Center, 81 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14608

Hours Per Week : 40

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Sign-On Bonus : Up to $10,000

SUMMARY :

As a dedicated Addiction Counselor, you will play a crucial role in providing assessment, treatment planning, case management, and counseling services for clients grappling with chemical dependency. You will operate within a collaborative clinical team framework, supervised by our experienced staff psychiatrist.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Deliver Substance Use Disorder treatment through individualized and group therapy sessions.
• Complete progress summaries and all patient documentation efficiently and accurately.
• Conduct quality audits of patient records and adhere to best practices.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to determine clients' diagnoses and suitable levels of care.
• Facilitate engaging individual, family, and group counseling sessions that encourage client motivation.
• Create customized treatment plans that reflect clients' unique backgrounds and needs.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers and referral sources to enhance understanding of client issues.
• Engage in professional supervision and education for continuous improvement in client care.
• Maintain timely and comprehensive medical record documentation, complying with regulatory standards.
• Achieve productivity goals through proactive client engagement techniques.
• Contribute as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team, coordinating and delivering optimal patient care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION :

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS : QHP - Qualified Health Professional - NYS OASAS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Position entails primarily sedentariness, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds.

PAY RANGE :

$61,000.00 - $77,000.00

The salary range represented is a good faith representation of the potential base pay for qualified full-time applicants. Factors affecting final pay include experience, qualifications, specialty, location, and internal equity.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.