Addiction Treatment Counselor/Therapist - Commonwealth in Syracuse, New York at Crouse Hospital

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 an Addiction Treatment Counselor/Therapist.

Pay Range: $29.50 / hourly

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Addiction Treatment Counselor/Therapist Position Responsibilities:

• Performs assessments which include the identification of cultural differences in planning for patient care.
• Provides person-centered treatment to a diverse patient caseload, including 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.
• Provides appropriate referrals for follow-up and facilitates referrals for needed services.
• Document client notes clearly, concisely and according to policy.

Addiction Treatment 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.