COUNSELOR-Substance Use Disorder Unit
About The Position
Roxbury is a 112-bed behavioral healthcare facility located in Shippensburg, PA. Our 52-bed acute adult and adolescent psychiatric units treating individuals with mental illnesses who need short-term hospitalization. In our 60-bed chemical dependency unit, detoxification is conducted under close medical supervision for adults dealing with substance abuse issues. 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 recruiting a full-time Counselor to work on our Substance Use Disorder Unit. The Counselor assesses the patient’s drug and alcohol history, establishes treatment goals, and provides therapeutic and educational services consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Roxbury Treatment Center. The schedule for the full-time position is day shift either Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday. Visit our website at www.roxburyhospital.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
- 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
- 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
- Licensed RN with 1 year of counseling experience in a health/human services field
- 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
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Substantial PTO with calendar year carry over - 7.08 hours per pay period
- Earning of Extended Leave Bank (ELB) is separate from PTO earnings.
- A generous training budget.
- Participation in our extra Perks Program.
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Tuition Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
