Addiction Therapist
Quick Summary
Serves as a primary therapist providing Substance Use Disorder treatment through individual and group counseling.
• Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s Degree in Human service field preferred.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:• Masters Degree not required for CASAC-T, CASAC-P or CASAC.
Responsibilities
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Serves as a primary therapist providing Substance Use Disorder treatment through individual and group counseling.
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Responsible for the timely completion of progress summaries and all patient documentation
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Conducts quality audits of patient records and processes
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Provides initial and ongoing assessment for clients in order to determine diagnosis and appropriate level of care.
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Provides individual, family and group counseling, which engages and motivates clients throughout treatment.
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Develops treatment plans that are individualized and culturally sensitive.
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Communicates with other care providers and referral sources to increase understanding of client problems and assets.
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Participates in professional supervision and education that supports continuous improvement of client care.
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Completes required medical record documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner and in compliance with regulatory standards.
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Meets productivity requirements by utilizing various techniques to engage clients and minimize failed appointments.
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Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s Degree in Human service field preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters Degree not required for CASAC-T, CASAC-P or CASAC.
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• Masters Degree in corresponding OASAS QHP license or permit.
• 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.
New Graduates:
• Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.
• Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
• If hired on or after 11/30/2021:
Full CASAC (or higher)
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CASAC-T or CASAC-P permitted with the condition that full certification is obtained within 36 months
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• OASAS QHP (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT or permit holder in one of these professions required). Limited permit or license required within 1 year of hire.
Requirements
~1 min readThe posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $61,000–$78,000 a year
- 47% below the $131,000 median for Psychiatrist jobs on Jobera (2,417 salaries).
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 23, 2026
- First seen
- October 31, 2026
- Last seen
- October 31, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- November 1, 2026
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