Associate Addiction Therapist (Per Diem)

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 OASAS Scope of Practice which may include Intake, Group facilitation, psych education, referrals, care coordination, reporting and record keeping.

Key Responsibilities:
• Screening 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 oversight
• Provides psychiatric and addiction education
• Responsible for reporting and record keeping required for programs and outside stakeholders (OASAS, legal, county, grants etc.)
• Makes collateral calls, obtaining consents
• Engaging 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.

Desired Attributes:
High School Diploma or GED, Associates Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Minimum Qualifications:
None

Required Licensure/Certification:
None

The 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.