Chemical Dependency Counselor

Rochester Regional Health

1 day ago

Potsdam, New York$22 - $28.25/hrFull TimeAddiction Counseling

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Rochester Regional Health as a Chemical Dependency Counselor – Inpatient Setting in United States. SUMMARY Performs all functions of counselor practice as outlined by NYS OASAS. Focus includes the development and implementation of individualized patient treatment plan with emphasis on counseling and guidance of recovery process.

Key Responsibilities

(15%) Works collaborative with medical team to develop treatment planning strategies.

(10%) Responsible for making appropriate referrals and discharge planning of patients.

(40%) Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient records.

(25%) Participate in daily group counseling efforts of the unit.

Requirements

Sedentary Work

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $22 - $28.25/hr

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

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Key Skills

Chemical dependency counselingTreatment planningPatient documentationGroup counselingIndividual counselingAddiction treatmentMental illness treatmentDischarge planningReferral managementCommunication skillsBLSCASAC

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Position Insights

Addiction Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Counseling position at Rochester Regional Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $22 - $28.25/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $28 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Potsdam, New York.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Chemical dependency counseling, Treatment planning, Patient documentation, Group counseling, Individual counseling, Addiction treatment, Mental illness treatment, Discharge planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor is responsible for developing individualized patient treatment plans and facilitating both group and individual counseling sessions. They also ensure accurate documentation of patient records and coordinate with the medical team for discharge planning and referrals.

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