Substance Abuse Counselor

Responsibilities

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.

• 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 an understanding of basic principles of human behavior
• Verbalizes and demonstrates an 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 an understanding of basic principles of human behavior

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.

• High School Diploma, required
• Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field, preferred
• Certified Addictions Counselor Level I or II
• Current CPR/BLS

• Three or more years of experience in mental/behavioral 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

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