Addictions Counselor; Cert

Responsibilities

Addictions Counselor provides quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals with chemical dependency. Maintains accurate program and patient documentation, including medical record, develops and implements a plan of treatment in conjunction with members of a multidisciplinary team, conducts groups, communicates with referral sources and other appropriate parties regarding patients' progress, coordinates patients' discharge planning and implementation.

Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health is one of Arkansas' premier adolescent mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children and teens who struggle with behavioral health issues. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security for the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. When you work at Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS.

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. With a vast network of facilities, UHS continues to grow through its subsidiaries, operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and more.

• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related mental health field.

License: LADAC Licensed Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor and/or CADC Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor.

Experience: Minimum of two years experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience in individual, family and group therapies. Experience in crisis intervention is desired. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

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