CAS II, ADDC, LAC Therapist PRN

Responsibilities

Are you an experienced Substance Use Disorder Counselor, but not looking for full-time work? We are looking for a Substance Use Counselor/Addictions Counselor to provide counseling services to our in-patient and/or out-patient population on a PRN (as needed) basis.

Due to State and Federal regulations, we are unable to consider any applicant who does not have the following certification and education:

• CAS II, ADDC Required. Must have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field. If you have a LAC (Preferred) you must have a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.

Centennial Peaks Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Denver-metro area for more than 30 years. Located in beautiful Louisville, CO, our 104-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness including chemical dependency. Centennial Peaks offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities. Our dynamic leadership team includes a seasoned nursing department.

Our hospital is fortunate to provide Electroconvulsive Therapy, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs in addition to inpatient services.

It takes passion and dedication to meet the behavioral health needs of our community and specifically Centennial Peaks Hospital adult patients struggling with chemical dependence. Bring your expertise, compassion, and desire to help others and make a difference in the lives of others.

Substance Use Disorder Counselor Details:

• Will be responsible for providing direct patient care for adult patients struggling with substance abuse.
• SUDC will work closely with the patient and treatment team to develop a therapeutic plan for the patient.
• This position provides direct clinical care through group therapy and developing relapse prevention plans.
• Complete Addiction Severity Index Assessments (ASI’s) for all dual diagnosis and detox patients.
• Make discharge recommendations.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and other evidence based skills to work with patients experiencing addiction to engage them in the recovery process.
• Complete group documentation and communicate with other members of the treatment team via treatment planning, team meetings or other means to coordinate care for patients.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Company-wide Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• On-site cafeteria
• Hot meals for purchase at discounted prices
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

If you need assistance or would like to reach someone in the Human Resources department at Centennial Peaks please email: centennialp

For full consideration, please apply directly to our website:  Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• CAS II, ADDC Required. Must have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field. If you have a LAC (Preferred) you must have a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field Required.
• Master’s degree in related field preferred.
• One-year experience working with psychiatric mental health population, and/or chemically dependent population preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors, and…