Job Information
Universal Health Services Substance Use Disorder (CAS/LAC) Group Therapist - 10k sign-on in LOUISVILLE, Colorado
Responsibilities
$10,000 Sign-on bonus!
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.
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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.
Clinical supervision toward licensure provided
Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Basic life and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Dependent Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Student Loan Assistance
Tuition Assistance
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Accident and Critical illness Insurance
Company-wide Discount Program
Pet I nsurance
On-site cafeteria
Hot meals for purchase at discounted prices
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: UHS Benefits Service Center (ehr.com) (https://uhsbenefits.ehr.com/default.ashx?classname=splash)
If you need assistance or would like to reach someone in the Human Resources department at Centennial Peaks please email: centennialpeakshumanresources@uhsinc.com. For full consideration, please apply directly to our website: https://jobs.uhsinc.com/centennial-peaks-hospital. Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, preferred.
Master’s degree in related field preferred.
CAS II, ADDC, or LAC 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 CPR training preferred.
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