PRN - Addictions Counselor - Certified
About The Position
The Addictions Counselor provides quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals with chemical dependency. Maintains accurate program and patient documentation, including medical record, develops and implements a plan of treatment, in conjunction with members of multi-disciplinary team, conducts groups, Communicates with referral sources and other appropriate parties regarding patients' progress, Coordinates patients' discharge planning and implementation. Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health is one of Arkansas premier adolescence mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children and teens who struggle with behavioral health issues. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. When you work at Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS! 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
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related mental health field.
- LADAC Licensed Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor and/or CADC Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience in individual, family and group therapies.
- Experience in crisis intervention is desired.
- Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
Responsibilities
- Provides quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals with chemical dependency.
- Maintains accurate program and patient documentation, including medical record
- Develops and implements a plan of treatment, in conjunction with members of multi-disciplinary team
- Conducts groups
- Communicates with referral sources and other appropriate parties regarding patients' progress
- Coordinates patients' discharge planning and implementation.
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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
