Substance Abuse Counselor

UHS•Washington, DC

About The Position

Psychiatric Institute Of Washginton is a 130-bed facility with inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Excellence in behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults has been the mission of The Psychiatric Institute of Washington since it opened nearly 50 years ago. As the first and only free standing psychiatric care facilities in Washington, DC, our team has a reputation for providing innovative treatment and care. We strive for excellence, never losing sight of providing patients with hope – hope that although their stay is relatively brief, they may find their way to a brighter future Position Summary: Responsible for providing chemical dependency services to patients under the supervision of the Manager – Chemical Dependency Services from the ages of 5-65+ that are congruent with the philosophy and standards of practice. Who we are: One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

High School Diploma, required
Certified Addictions Counselor Level I or II
Current CPR/BLS
Three or more years of experience in menta/behavioal health as an addictions counselor
Experience facilitation clinical/SUD groups and providing sound therapeutic interventions
Working knowledge of community-based support groups; and providing direct service
Experience with treatment plans, hospital admission procedures, and orientating new patients
Effectively communicates with patients, family members and clinical staff
Experience using an Electronic Medical Record
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom and CRISP

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field, preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains medical record documentation that includes CD assessments and related documents. Attends and participates in staff report
Interacts with patients in a purposeful and goal-directed manner. Interacts therapeutically with patients and demonstrates and understanding of basic principles of human behavior
Verbalizes and demonstrates and awareness of the influences of behavior and personality of self and other staff on patient’s progress
Presents lectures and leads groups as assigned
Conducts and documents family/outside agency meetings in a timely manner according to medical records requirements
Documents a summary of patient’s progress in achieving goals and objectives weekly and at time of discharge
Keeps information related to patient’s identity, history, and course of treatment confidential
Observes patient’s behavior and promptly detects behavior that may result in injury to patient and others
Performs interventions according to care plans, as delegated by the RN
Observes changes in patients’ behavior and health condition and reports to RN
Performs patient care procedures, such as vital signs, specimen collection, with technical skill, accuracy, and in a supportive manner
Performs and ensures admission procedures are carried out efficiently and in a supportive manner. Collects pertinent data for patient assessment
Interacts with patients in a purposeful and goal-directed manner. Interacts therapeutically with patients and demonstrates and understanding of basic principles of human behavior