MASTERS LEVEL ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR
UHS
Summary
The Addictions Counselor is an active member of the treatment team. The Addictions Counselor is responsible to assess the patients' drug and alcohol usage history and develop individualized interventions to assist patients in meeting their treatment goals. The Addiction Therapist provides a variety of educational and therapeutic interventions including but not limited to patient education, individual group sessions consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Horsham Clinic.
Job description
Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and dually diagnosed patients in an inpatient and partial hospital setting.
Requirements
- Masters Degree in Counseling, or Psychology
- CAADC Certification (preferred but not required)
- Certification or Licensure in Counseling, CAC, CCDP
- Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
- Experience in Group Therapy required
- Must be willing to work with adults, adolescents and dual diagnosed patients
- Demonstrates working knowledge of behavioral mental health, nursing clinical practices, and management
- Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities
- Highly Developed written and verbal communication skills
- 2 or more years of progressive experience with addictions and behavioral health populations
- Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment
- Proficiency with common computer based applications such as electronic mail, word processing and various databases
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition Reimbursement
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.