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Universal Health Services

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Universal Health Services, Virginia State University, Virginia, us, 23806

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Responsibilities

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor at Poplar Springs Hospital will provide psycho‑social assessments, individual and family therapies, develop treatment plans, lead special focus process groups/educational groups, participate in unit activities, maintain regular contact with resident’s referral sources and families, and provide timely and accurate documentation. Additional duties include chart audits, documentation review, performance improvement activities and other assigned duties. Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed. Qualifications

Licensure and Certification

Licensed Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (required) LPC/LCSW Preferred (not required) American Heart Association CPR Required (offered on‑site) Handle With Care Required (offered on‑site) Education and Experience

MS degree required in counseling, psychology or related social services field Minimum of two years experience in direct patient care preferred Course work, training and/or experience in patient population of assigned program (adult/adolescent) and demonstration of technical and managerial competence in position responsibilities General Requirements

At least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia regulation Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm Good communication skills; read, write, speak and understand English Basic clerical skills, experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.) Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions Problem solving and acceptance of feedback when warranted Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning Benefit Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation and generous paid time off Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi student loan refinancing program Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Retention bonus program (if applicable) Loan forgiveness program (if applicable) EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and fully support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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