• Addiction Treatment Discharge Counselor

    Crouse Hospital (Syracuse, NY)


    Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider located in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued.

     

    Crouse’s Addiction Treatment team at Commonwealth provides a comprehensive system of assessment and inpatient treatment services for individuals with substance-use disorders by integrating physical, mental and spiritual healthcare practices for patients and families. The Addiction Treatment team is hiring a Full-Time Addiction Treatment Discharge Counselor/Therapist.

     

    Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with other shifts assigned

     

    Pay Range: $27.00 - $34.00 / hour

    Addiction Treatment Discharge Counselor/Therapist Position Responsibilities:

    + Coordinates with the various members of the multidisciplinary treatment team in relation to discharge planning.

    + Provides appropriate referral for follow-up and facilitates referrals for needed services.

    + Organizes and maintains appointments and phone interviews for ongoing services.

    + Performs assessments which include the identification of cultural differences in planning for patient care.

    + Provides person-centered treatment to a diverse patient caseload that could include individual and group counseling.

    + Incorporates knowledge of evidence based and promising practices into all facets of interaction with patients.

    + Demonstrates competency in the provision of service.

    + Formulates diagnostic impressions.

    + Determines the appropriate level of care.

    + Document client notes clearly, concisely and according to policy.

    Addiction Treatment Discharge Counselor/Therapist Position Requirements:

    + Associate’s degree in a related field required.

    + 3 years of addiction counseling experience.

    + Years of experience can be substituted with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.

    + OASAS QHP or CASAC designation required.

    Benefits Overview:

    + Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.

    + Company paid life insurance.

    + Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.

    + Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.

    + Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.

    + YMCA Subsidy program.