Addiction Treatment Counselor/Therapist

The Addiction Treatment Counselor/Therapist performs assessments which include the identification of cultural differences in planning for patient care; provides treatment according to assignment to adults (and adolescents when appropriate) according to accepted standards; incorporates knowledge and theoretical concepts into all facets of interaction with patients; demonstrates competency in the provision of service; formulates diagnostic impressions; determines the appropriate level of care; provides appropriate referral for follow up; documents clearly, concisely and according to policy. MINIMUM EDUCATION:#Associate#s degree in a related field + 3 years addiction counseling experience OR Bachelor#s or Master#s degree in related field.# #Must meet OASAS# Provisional QHP or CASAC designation upon hire CERTIFICATION:##Qualified Healthcare Professional (QHP) status per NYS OASAS##Regulations Part 800.2 required within 3 years of hire.

The Addiction Treatment Counselor/Therapist performs assessments which include the identification of cultural differences in planning for patient care; provides treatment according to assignment to adults (and adolescents when appropriate) according to accepted standards; incorporates knowledge and theoretical concepts into all facets of interaction with patients; demonstrates competency in the provision of service; formulates diagnostic impressions; determines the appropriate level of care; provides appropriate referral for follow up; documents clearly, concisely and according to policy.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associate's degree in a related field + 3 years addiction counseling experience OR Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field. Must meet OASAS' Provisional QHP or CASAC designation upon hire

CERTIFICATION: Qualified Healthcare Professional (QHP) status per NYS OASAS Regulations Part 800.2 required within 3 years of hire.