RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR - PER DIEM

Universal Health Services; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env.

Career development within UHS

Job summary

Universal Health Services’s Michael’s House in Palm Springs, CA, is seeking a Residential Counselor for Per Diem night shifts. The role centers on maintaining a safe milieu and delivering patient-centered care to individuals with co-occurring disorders in a residential treatment setting.

The position emphasizes psycho-educational groups, shift-pass communications, and participation in milieu meetings. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with at least 1 year in health care and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year health field experience.
• Experience with addictions or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Must be registered to become CA AOD counselor within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Review pass down information from the shift lead.
• Prepare and/or conduct psycho-educational groups.
• Participate in milieu related meetings (level change, house meetings, etc.).

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CA AOD counselor lic./cert. within 90 days

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Michael’s House is currently seeking a dynamic Residential Counselor - Per Diem - NOC Shift responsible for maintaining a safe milieu and providing patient-centered care for patients in a residential treatment setting that specializes in treating patients with co-occurring disorders.

Do you have a passion for working with patients with co-occurring disorders and chemical dependence? Do you find joy in being a part of one's life-changing recovery? Do you have the desire to serve as a Brand Ambassador to Michael’s House? If so, then you would be a wonderful addition to our team! This position is located at UHS facility, Michael's House, in Palm Springs, California.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing pass down information (example: email, log book) obtained from the shift lead.
• Prepares and/or conducts psycho-educational groups.
• Participates in milieu related meetings (i.e., level change, house meetings, etc.).

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year experience in the health field or equivalent
• Licensed or certified as a chemical dependency counselor preferred
• Must be registered to become licensed or certified as CA AOD counselor within 90 days of hire
• Experience working with addictions and/or co-occurring disorders strongly preferred
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

About Universal Health Services

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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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

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