COUNSELOR-Substance Use Disorder Unit
About The Position
Roxbury Treatment Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., has been a beacon of hope and healing for over 35 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. We are currently hiring a full-time Counselor to work in our Substance Use Disorder Unit. This is a Monday - Friday day position with evening and/or weekend hours as necessary. Website: https://roxburyhospital.com/ JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is responsible for developing and carrying out treatment and direct patient care for adults within the substance abuse detox and rehabilitation program for the recovery of chemical dependency, substance abuse or addictions. The work involves interviewing chemically dependent patients, completing assessments and social histories, conducting individual and group counseling sessions, conducting orientation for new admissions, and developing and implementing individual treatment plans. About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in Counseling, Social Work, Chemical Dependency, Psychology or other related field – OR –
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in Counseling, Social Work, Chemical Dependency, Psychology or other related field and one year of clinical experience – OR –
- Associates Degree from an accredited college with a major in Counseling, Social Work, Chemical Dependency, Psychology or other related field and two years of clinical experience - OR -
- Licensed RN with 1 year of counseling experience in a health/human services field – OR –
- Certified additions counselor
Responsibilities
- developing and carrying out treatment and direct patient care for adults within the substance abuse detox and rehabilitation program for the recovery of chemical dependency, substance abuse or addictions
- interviewing chemically dependent patients
- completing assessments and social histories
- conducting individual and group counseling sessions
- conducting orientation for new admissions
- developing and implementing individual treatment plans
Benefits
- Educational assistance of up to $2000 annually
- Pet Insurance
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
