Substance Abuse Counselor – Full-Time, Day Shift
UHS
Summary
Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Substance Abuse Counselor to join our clinical team. In this role, you will support individuals experiencing substance use and behavioral health needs through assessment, therapeutic intervention, group facilitation, patient education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Complete substance use assessments and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups, educational sessions, and other assigned programming.
- Provide therapeutic interventions that support patients’ treatment and recovery goals.
- Build professional, goal-directed therapeutic relationships with patients.
- Participate in treatment planning, staff reports, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Conduct and document family and outside-agency meetings as appropriate.
- Monitor and document patient progress throughout treatment and at discharge.
- Observe changes in patient behavior, condition, or safety and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate clinical team member.
- Support admission, assessment, and patient-care processes in accordance with established treatment plans and clinical standards.
- Protect patient confidentiality and maintain professional boundaries at all times.
- Collaborate with patients, families, clinical staff, and community resources to support continuity of care.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) Level I or Level II
- Three or more years of experience working in mental or behavioral healthcare as an addictions counselor.
- Experience facilitating clinical and/or substance use disorder groups and providing therapeutic interventions.
- Experience with treatment planning, clinical documentation, and direct patient services.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, or related field preferred.
- Knowledge of community-based substance use and recovery support resources.
- Experience with hospital admission procedures and orienting patients to treatment programs.
- Experience using an electronic medical record system.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Zoom, CRISP, or similar healthcare and productivity platforms.
What Will Help You Succeed
You’ll thrive in this role if you bring compassionate communication, sound clinical judgment, strong professional boundaries, and a collaborative approach to patient care. Success also requires the ability to remain composed in challenging situations, engage patients meaningfully in treatment, and work effectively with an interdisciplinary behavioral health team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) Level I or Level II
- Three or more years of experience working in mental or behavioral healthcare as an addictions counselor
- Experience facilitating clinical and/or substance use disorder groups and providing therapeutic interventions
- Experience with treatment planning, clinical documentation, and direct patient services
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development
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.