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 inpatient and/or outpatient population on an 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:
* LAC Required. 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.
Benefit & Reward Highlights
* 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!
Qualifications
Job Qualifications & Experience:
* LAC Required. Must have a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
* 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 CPR training preferred.
EEO Statement
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