Associate Addiction Therapist
Rochester Regional Health - Rochester, NY
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Job Title: Associate Addiction Therapist (Full-time/Days) Department: Behavioral Health Therapy Location: Greece Clinic, 1565 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14626 Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5: 00 PM Position 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 the OASAS Scope of Practice, which may include Intake, Group facilitation, psych education, referrals, care coordination, reporting, and record-keeping.Responsibilities: u2022 Screening of clients presenting for admission to substance use disorder programs. u2022 Intake and orientation u2022 Case management, referrals, care coordination and connection to community providers and services u2022 Provides basic crisis responses and client support pre and post admission u2022 Group facilitation as permitted under the required OASAS Scope of Practice supervision and oversightu2022 Provides psychiatric and addiction educationu2022 Responsible for reporting and record keeping required for programs and outside stakeholders (OASAS, legal, county, grants etc.)u2022 Makes collateral calls, obtaining consentsu2022 Engaging clients during intake and pre-admission via telephonic, video and in person methods.u2022 Preparing and obtaining toxicology screens (observing)u2022 Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care. For Evaluator Team only: off-site and in-home delivery of services to clients and families.Required Qualifications: + None Preferred Qualifications: + High School Diploma or GED, Associates Degree, or Bacheloru2019s Degree preferred 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 employeeu2019s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $19.50 - $27.25 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14626 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Created: 2026-03-23