RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR - PER DIEM

UHS•Palm Springs, CA

88d•Onsite

About The Position

Michael’s House is currently seeking a dynamic Residential Counselor - Per Diem 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 someone'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 include: • Challenging and rewarding work environment • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Licensed or certified as a chemical dependency counselor preferred
Experience working with addictions and/or co-occurring disorders strongly preferred

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.).