New Graduate Addiction Therapist
Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Rochester
Posted on: June 27, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Title : New Graduate Addiction Therapist Location : Greece,
Brighton, and Evelyn Brandon Hours Per Week : 36 to 40 Hours
Schedule: Days Sign-On Bonus : Up to $7,500 SUMMARY : The Addiction
Therapist provides addiction diagnostic assessment, treatment
planning, case management, and individual/group counseling for
clients with chemical dependency. Treatment is provided in the
context of a clinical team, supervised by the staff psychiatrist.
RESPONSIBILITIES : · Serves as a primary therapist providing
Substance Use Disorder treatment through individual and group
counseling. · Responsible for the timely completion of progress
summaries and all patient documentation. · Conducts quality audits
of patient records and processes · Provides initial and ongoing
assessment for clients in order to determine diagnosis and
appropriate level of care. · Provides individual, family and group
counseling, which engages and motivates clients throughout
treatment. · Develops treatment plans that are individualized and
culturally sensitive. · Communicates with other care providers and
referral sources to increase understanding of client problems and
assets. · Participates in professional supervision and education
that supports continuous improvement of client care. · Completes
required medical record documentation in a timely and comprehensive
manner and in compliance with regulatory standards. · Meets
productivity requirements by utilizing various techniques to engage
clients and minimize failed appointments. · Participates as a
contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination
and delivery of patient care. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : ·
Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s Degree in Human service field. ·
If hired on or after 10/05/2023 Completion of a clinical internship
in chemical dependency or at least 1 year of work experience in
chemical dependency or mental health program. · If hired on or
after 11/30/2021, CASAC or OASAS QHP required or LMHC-P (Permit) or
CASAC-T permitted with the condition that full certification is
obtained within 24 months. WE’RE HERE FOR YOU: Our Benefits |
Rochester Regional Health Careers EDUCATION: LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS: QHP - Qualified Health Professional - NYS Office of
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) 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. For disease
specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements
of the department for further specifications on experience and
educational expectations, including continuing education
requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective
employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered
for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $61,000.00 - $77,000.00 CITY:
Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 The listed base pay range is a good
faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful
full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible
for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors
including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal
equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee
and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for
accommodations.
Keywords: Rochester Regional Health, Buffalo , New Graduate Addiction Therapist, Education / Teaching , Rochester, New York
