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! 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 For more information on the position, email Courtney Eble, Healthcare recruiter at courtney.eble@horizonhealth.com