COUNSELOR AIDE: Varied 8-hr Shifts

UHS; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Roxbury Treatment Center in Shippensburg, PA, a facility of Universal Health Services, seeks a Counselors Aide to provide direct patient care under supervision, ensuring a safe and therapeutic milieu and participating in crisis intervention and activities of daily living.

The role involves monitoring safety, leading patient activity groups, coordinating with nursing staff, and responding to crises using de-escalation techniques with weekend rotation availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a psychology-related field is highly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Monitors unit milieu and helps to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Leads activity groups for patients according to the program schedule.
• Conducts patient observation rounds throughout the shift to ensure safety.
• Works collaboratively with unit nursing staff on patient care activities.
• Responds to patient crisis events accordingly using de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient observation

Team collaboration

De-escalation techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

This is a great opportunity to work in the behavioral healthcare field. Our substance use disorder unit shift available 8-hour shifts with the following available:

• Per Diem 2 days a week 6:30am – 3:00pm including weekend rotation
• Full-time 2 days a week 6:30am – 3:00pm and 3 days a week 11am – 7:30pm including weekend rotation
• Full-time 5 days a week 11am – 7:30pm including weekend rotation
• Full-time 5 days a week 2:30pm – 11:00pm with weekend rotation

Roxbury Treatment Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., has been a beacon of hope and healing for 40 years, serving those struggling with behavioral health and substance use issues. Located in Shippensburg, PA., our 112-bed behavioral health facility offers acute psychiatric, detoxification, and rehabilitation services for adults as well as an adolescent inpatient psychiatric program for youth ages 13-17. We also have two substance use disorder outpatient offices in Carlisle and Chambersburg. Our mission is to provide high-quality behavioral health services in an environment that values service excellence, respect, and ethical standards, integrity, compassion, and teamwork.

Website: www.roxburyhospital.com

The Counselors Aide

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or a registered nurse. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and activities of daily living.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitors unit milieu and helps to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients
• Leads activity groups for patients according to the program schedule
• Conducts patient observation rounds throughout the shift to ensure safety
• Works collaboratively with unit nursing staff on patient care activities
• Responds to patient crisis events accordingly using de-escalation techniques.

Benefits

• Educational assistance of up to $2000 annually
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• SoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300% Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance

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. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a psychology-related field is highly preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License with safe driving record

EEO Statement

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