Job Description

Horizon Health, the nation's largest operator of hospital based behavioral health services, in partnership with Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Arizona is seeking a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor. The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in psychiatric, chemical dependency assessment and treatment, treatment planning, group counseling, individual counseling, family counseling and discharge planning. Additionally, the Counselor is expected to function well as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the unit community relations program.

Must be Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor.

• Respects patient rights and organizational ethics
• Assesses and reassesses the needs of the patients
• Conducts and adjusts counseling in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
• Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient's symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data. Completes individualized and group counseling to ensure optimal outcomes
• Conducts counseling within defined standards of care
• Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team
• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes
• Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Conducts group, family and/or counseling sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of counseling principles and techniques
• Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patients' family, nursing staff, social workers and attending physician(s)
• Displays thorough knowledge of available community counseling resources
• Provides group and individual counseling on weekends as directed by supervisor
• Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed
• Conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material
• Provides resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment
• Actively involved in measuring patient performance; communicates results and trends to supervisor
• Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
• Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
• Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process.
• Actively participates in department processes as requested
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
• Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
• Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications
• Assists with ambulating and lifting patients as needed
• Complete and maintain SECURE Training
• Checks Horizon and Hospital email daily and responds timely
• Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

• 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 every day!

EEO Statement

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.

Notice

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Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or other related field is preferred
• A Master's Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency is preferred
• Must be a LISAC - Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor
• Minimum one year internship or experience in a similar position and/or industry
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
• Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols.
• Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

• Proficient in software applications
• Effective interviewing, diagnostic and report writing skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Ability to manage stress appropriately
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to manager anger, fear, hostility and/or violence of others appropriately

Competencies

• At all times, conducts oneself ethically in accordance with all relevant standards and regulations
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates respect for patient rights
• Works sufficient hours to ensure effective performance. Coordinates work hours with supervisor
• Maintains a positive attitude/public image while in the facility and in all work-related activities outside of the facility

Language Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
• Ability to write detailed correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.

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