The Addiction Therapist provides addiction diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, case management, and individual/group counseling for clients with chemical dependency
Job Summary
The Addiction Therapist provides addiction diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, case management, and individual/group counseling for clients with chemical dependency.
In acute and residential settings, the Addiction Therapist is also responsible for oversight and management of the patient community.
Treatment is provided in the context of a clinical team, with responsibilities including care management, discharge planning, and insurance authorization.
Matching Summary
The Addiction Therapist provides addiction diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, case management, and individual/group counseling for clients with chemical dependency.
Salary
$27.25 - $36.00
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Substance Use Disorder treatment
Patient community oversight
Care management and discharge planning
Insurance authorization requests
Nice-to-have
Culturally sensitive treatment plans
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Crisis intervention and de-escalation
Key Requirements
Master's Degree not required for CASAC-T, CASAC-P or CASAC OR Master's Degree in corresponding OASAS QHP license or permit
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 10/05/2023)
CASAC OR CASAC-T, or CASAC-P permitted with the condition that full certification is obtained within 36 months OR OASAS QHP (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT or permit holder)