UHS·Chester, Pennsylvania
The Addictions Counselor is responsible for providing direct patient care, monitoring, and delivering high-quality services to chemically dependent and dually diagnosed patients. Key duties include maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, documenting progress, delivering educational services, intervening in crises, and collaborating with the team to meet treatment plan objectives.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.