Recovery Counselor — Behavioral Health & SUD Support

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) within Universal Health Services seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support individuals with substance use and behavioral health needs. You will assess, facilitate groups, educate, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery.

You will engage in treatment planning, maintain documentation, and build therapeutic relationships while upholding confidentiality and professional boundaries in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• CAC Level I or Level II certification.
• Three+ years in mental or behavioral health as an addictions counselor.
• Experience facilitating clinical and/or SUD groups and interventions.
• Experience with treatment planning, documentation, and direct patient services.

Responsibilities

• Complete substance use assessments and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and educational sessions.
• Provide interventions that support treatment and recovery goals.
• Build professional, goal-directed therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Conduct family and outside-agency meetings as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and discharge planning.
• Observe changes in patient behavior and communicate concerns promptly.
• Support admission, assessment, and patient-care processes per plans and standards.
• Protect patient confidentiality and maintain professional boundaries.
• Collaborate with patients, families, staff and community resources.

Skills

High school diploma

CPR/BLS Certification

CAC Level I/II

3+ years behavioral health

Group facilitation

Treatment planning & docs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Zoom

CRISP

Job description

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) within Universal Health Services seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support individuals with substance use and behavioral health needs. You will assess, facilitate groups, educate, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery.

You will engage in treatment planning, maintain documentation, and build therapeutic relationships while upholding confidentiality and professional boundaries in a busy clinical setting.