Job Description:

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.Sign-on bonus up to $5,000403(b) Retirement PlanPaid Time Off and HolidaysMedical, Dental, Vision, & Hearing BenefitsTuition Reimbursements and DiscountsStudent Loan Repayment Assistance ProgramClinical supervision towards licensureCertification/Licensure Add-On PayProfessional AdvancementEmployee Referral Program BonusSUMMARYThe 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: Full Time            DEPARTMENT: Outpatient Chemical DependencySCHEDULE: Day / EveningLOCATIONS:Greece Chemical Dependency Clinic 1565 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626Evelyn Brandon Health Center81 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14608Rochester Mental Health Center 490 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14621        ATTRIBUTESHigh School Diploma, GED, Associates Degree, or Bachelor's Degree required1-3 years of experience in a chemical dependency setting requiredRESPONSIBILITIESScreening 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 oversightProvides psychiatric and addiction educationResponsible for reporting and record keeping required for programs and outside stakeholders (OASAS, legal, county, grants etc.)Makes collateral calls, obtaining consentsEngaging 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. EDUCATION:LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 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:$18.25 - $25.00CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14626The 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.