MASTERS LEVEL ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR

Universal Health Services; Rose Valley (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Certified Addictions Counselor to assess patients' substance use histories and develop tailored interventions. The role provides education, individual and group therapy, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in inpatient and partial hospital settings.

You will work with adults, adolescents, and dual-diagnosed patients, applying behavioral health knowledge and maintaining strong communication across care teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or psychology is required.
• CAADC certification preferred but not required.
• Licensure in counseling (CAC or CCDP) is required or pursued.
• Experience with addictions and behavioral health populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' drug and alcohol use history and develop individualized interventions.
• Provide education and therapeutic interventions including group and individual sessions.
• Collaborate with treatment team and adapt care for varied populations in inpatient and partial hospital settings.
• Demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units serving diverse age groups.

Skills

Group Therapy

Leadership

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling or Psychology

CAADC Certification (preferred)

Counseling Licensure (CAC, CCDP)

Job description

Responsibilities

The Horsham Clinic is seeking a dynamic and talented Certified Addictions Counselor.

The Horsham Clinic is a 206-bed, private behavioral healthcare facility located on a beautiful 55-acre suburban campus in Montgomery County. We are minutes from Philadelphia and serve patients and families from southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Horsham Clinic provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. In addition to our main campus in Ambler, we have two satellite partial hospitalization programs in Chester County and Delaware County. Our program diversity reflects the needs of the community and the expertise of our board-certified Medical Directors that offer a combined 40-year of tenured experience at Horsham Clinic.

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.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program and Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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.

Qualifications

• 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. General hospital environment.
• 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