ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR

Responsibilities OTP Counselor/ Therapist- Outpatient Horizon Health is seeking a certified therapist for our opioid treatment center in Petersburg, VA. The Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Therapist/ Counselor is responsible for providing counseling, educational, and referral services to enrolled patients and their families as defined by OTP protocols. Counseling services include individual, group, and family counseling. Responsibilities Acts as primary counselor to address substance use disorders. Develops individualized, PCP and its ongoing revisions in coordination with the Client and ensures its implementation. Provides ongoing assessment and reassessment of the Client based on their PCP and goals. Provides individual and group counseling based on the Client’s individualized, PCP. Provides crisis interventions, when clinically appropriate. Provides substance use, health and community services education. Provides coordination and consultation with medical, clinical, familial, and ancillary relevant parties with Client consent. Ensures linkage to the most clinically appropriate and effective services along with arranging psychological and psychiatric evaluations. Provide appropriate linkage and referrals for recovery services and supports. Informs the Client about benefits, community resources, and services. Advocates for and assists the Client in accessing benefits and services. Monitors and documents the status of the Client’s progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions outlined in the PCP. Maintains accurate service notes and documentation for all interventions provided; and Participates in staff meetings and treatment team meetings. Other duties as assigned. Benefit Highlights Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Long and Short-term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account Life Insurance Career development opportunities within the company Tuition Assistance Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday! Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. LCAS or LCAS-A, LCSW or LCSW-A, LMHC or LMHC-A, or CSAC, LPC, or LP required. EOE 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 as such, openly support and fully commit to 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services