Chemical Dependency Counselor/Partial Hospitalization/PRN/Day

Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc.; Amarillo (TX); Sur place; USD 43 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Benefits Website

Résumé du poste

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo seeks a Chemical Dependency Counselor to perform assessments, provide education and therapy, and help plan treatment for patients with substance use disorders.

Under supervision, you will support an interdisciplinary team, develop relapse prevention plans, and contribute to ongoing program evaluation and patient care quality.

Qualifications

• LCDC licensure preferred, or masters-level licensure in social work, counseling or related field with 2 years experience.
• Experience in substance use disorders assessment and treatment.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Responsabilités

• Conduct Substance Abuse assessments to establish presence and severity.
• Provide education and therapy to individuals, families and groups.
• Develop Relapse Prevention Plans with patient triggers and coping skills.
• Consult with psychiatrists, physicians or therapists and coordinate with treatment team.
• Document therapeutic activities promptly and accurately.
• Communicate with patients, families and care teams to maximize care benefits.
• Provide education to peers and community on evidence-based practices.
• Maintain licensure competencies in chemical dependency.

Connaissances

Substance abuse assessment

Education and therapy

Relapse prevention planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication with families

Formation

LCDC licensure preferred

Masters level licensure in Social Work/Counseling or related field

Description du poste

Northwest Texas Healthcare System

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Chemical Dependency Counselor

Position Summary:

Under indirect to general supervision, the Chemical Dependency Counselor performs a broad range of chemical dependency counseling functions. These include conducting Substance Abuse Assessments; providing insight-oriented addiction education and therapy to individual patients, families and groups; providing education and referrals to appropriate community resources and treatment programs; and acting as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team in treatment planning and discharge planning for patients with a Substance Use Disorder diagnosis. The Chemical Dependency Counselor assists the Director of Clinical Services and the department in program evaluation, planning and implementation to ensure the provision of effective, evidence-based treatment is provided to the addicted patient population. The Chemical Dependency Counselor supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Conducts Substance Abuse assessments with identified patients to establish presence and severity of addictive behaviors.
• Provides insight-oriented education and therapy to individual patients, families and groups.
• Works with patients and their families to create an individualized Relapse Prevention Plan which identifies specific patient triggers and recovery-oriented coping skills.
• Consults with psychiatrists, other physicians or therapists and staff of other departments. Identifies patient needs and communicates these to the treatment team.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of therapeutic and assessment activities in a timely manner and with appropriate attention to detail
• Communicates with patients, families, caregivers, significant others and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Provides education and training to peers and community groups to increase knowledge of Substance Use Disorders, Substances of abuse, Evidence-based practices, Pavilion chemical dependency programming and treatment methods.
• Operates within scope of practice of LCDC licensure and demonstrates competencies described in CSAT Tap 21 (Addiction Counseling Competencies) as required under that licensure.

Leadership

• Provides leadership and guidance related to unique expertise in substance abuse assessment and treatment on the Pavilion unit where assigned. Utilizes appropriate skills in delegating, organizing and educating coworkers.
• Provides training and mentorship regarding chemical dependency and substance use disorders to masters level interns as assigned.
• Responds to department needs; flexes time or work location relative to census.
• Participates in and contributes to the quality improvement process for the department and institution. Accepts responsibility for portion of outcome data collection.
• Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary team processes.
• Provides support as needed on inpatient unit where assigned without requiring specific direction.
• Cooperates with requests of other departments such as Medical Records and Business Office.
• Shares creative ideas with interdisciplinary teams and management with the goal of improved patient care.
• Maintains licensure, competencies and specialty knowledge in chemical dependency.

Maintenance Of a Safe Environment

• Maintains competency in CPR and PMAB for patient and staff protection.
• Assesses risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.

Operational Excellence

Provides services in such a way as to meet the fiscal goals of the organization. Implements value added programs and services. Manages the satisfaction of department customers to include patients, employees and physicians through effective communication and appropriate responsiveness to customer issues.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

LCDC licensure preferred, or Licensure at Masters level in Social Work, Counseling or related mental health field with 2 years experience in substance use disorders assessment and treatment.

Physical And Sensory Requirements

• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to communicate at an appropriate level with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
• Ability to tolerate prolonged sitting.
• Ability to move from office to patient care areas as needed.
• Must have physical stamina to handle wheelchairs and to assist functionally impaired patients with transfers and personal care as needed.
• Must have emotional stamina to deal with a variety of stressful situations including response to complaints, maintaining a calm demeanor and good judgment under stress.
• Ability to respond to pages, telephone and other auditory stimulation.
• Quantitative mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard/metric measurements).

EEO Statement

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