ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR (CERT)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription Drug Plan

Paid Time Off

401(K) with match

Career development

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. in Jacksonville, NC, is seeking an Addiction Clinician - LCAS for a full-time role providing treatment and direct patient care to adults and adolescents with substance use disorders.

You will conduct assessments, interviews, and group and individual counseling, orient new admissions, and develop personalized treatment plans in compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience and expertise in dual diagnosis, counseling in alcohol or drug abuse treatment, prevention or education programs (e.g., 12-step programs) and substance abuse programs.
• LCAS licensure; state board requirements for supervised practice while pursuing independent licensure; valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out treatment and direct patient care for adults and/or adolescents for recovery of chemical dependency, substance abuse or addictions.
• Interview chemically dependent patients and complete assessments and social histories.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Provide orientation for new admissions.
• Develop and implement individual treatment plans in compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Skills

Counseling skills

Education

Masters degree in Behavioral health fields

Job description

Responsibilities

Addiction Clinician - LCAS

Full time opportunity

Brynn Marr Hospital is committed to providing the highest standard of psychiatric care to adults, adolescents, and children. Since 1983, our behavioral health therapists in Jacksonville, NC, have equipped patients with the skills they need to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. We offer evidence-based treatment programs that address a number of issues, including grief, trauma, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse problems.

Addiction Clinicians are responsible for developing and carrying out treatment and direct patient care (in compliance with Joint Commission standards) for adults and/or adolescent patients for the recovery of chemical dependency, substance abuse or addictions. The work involves interviewing chemically dependent patients, completing assessments and social histories, conducting individual and group counseling sessions, conducting orientation for new admissions, and developing and implementing individual treatment plans.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Experience and expertise in dual diagnosis, counseling in alcohol or drug abuse treatment, prevention or education programs (e.g., 12‑step programs) and substance abuse programs.

License / Certification: LCAS licensure; compliance with state board requirements for supervised practice while pursuing independent licensure; and a valid driver’s license.

Physical requirements: Medium Work – Exerting 20–50 pounds of force occasionally or 10–25 pounds of force frequently, walking or standing to a significant degree. Grasping; speaking; hearing; computer use; visual acuity; sitting; standing; walking; pushing; pulling; stooping; reaching; twisting; crouching; agility to perform physical restraints/holds; agility to administer CPR.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.