St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers
Comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery services
Licensed Practical Nurse
About the job
- A New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license and CPR certification, or Registered Nurse qualification.
- Knowledge of current medical and nursing skills consistent with New York State Education Department requirements for Licensed Practical or Registered Nursing.
- Knowledge of modern principles and practices of alcohol and chemical dependency programs and treatment services.
- No extraordinary physical demands are required.
- Provide nursing and medical services to clients.
- Respond to medical emergencies, including facilitating transfers to a hospital via rescue squad or the facility van.
- Maintain responsibility for medical and nursing keys during the shift.
- Adhere fully to Pharmacy Services Policy, including controlled-substance policies, procedures, and monitoring.
- Document medical information through the clinical logbook and email system.
- Conduct and interpret comprehensive nursing assessments and mental status examinations.
- Report and record medical and nursing issues to senior medical staff to support accurate progress notes and treatment-plan revisions.
- Assist with education, risk education, counseling, and referral services for patients regarding HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and other communicable diseases.
- Assist with educating residents and staff about psychotropic medications, potential side effects, and related medical concerns.
- Participate actively in meetings, committees, and quality-assurance activities.
- Perform additional duties assigned by the Senior Nurse.
About the company
St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers provides inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment across five New York counties, including veterans housing, a Family Program, Open Access, aftercare, and supportive housing, licensed by OASAS and CARF-accredited. Clients begin with inpatient or Open Access services and move through outpatient and aftercare, with options for family involvement and veteran-specific care, using a blend of behavioral change, spiritual understanding, and trauma-informed practices. It differentiates itself with a five-county network, specialized veteran housing, and a Family Program, all backed by formal accreditation and a focus on dignity and spiritual recovery. Its goal is lasting recovery by delivering structured, continuous support that helps people maintain sobriety and rebuild their lives over the long term.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1.7M
Headquarters
Town of Harrietstown, New York
Founded
1971
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- February 2026 OASAS funding supports a new comprehensive outpatient program with buprenorphine access.
- The organization already serves Essex and Franklin counties through multiple outpatient locations.
- Supportive housing and 24-hour peer access strengthen retention and reduce relapse-driven drop-off.
What critics are saying
- June 2026 bed conversion notice signals reliance on state approval and reimbursement changes.
- Local competitors gain settlement-funded outpatient capacity, pressuring patient acquisition in Franklin County.
- Any New York opioid-settlement funding slowdown would choke the 2026 outpatient expansion pipeline.
What makes St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers unique
- Saranac Lake offers 90-day inpatient stays, rare among New York programs.
- St. Joseph's spans inpatient, outpatient, supportive housing, veterans, first responders, and gambling treatment.
- OASAS tracks it statewide, and 2026 settlement-funded outpatient expansion broadens reach.
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