ResponsibilitiesPerforms ETOC/Substance Abuse assessments.Provides group and individual counseling.Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care.Provides patient and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.Develops comprehensive patient discharge plans.Understands and considers age specific developmental issues in order to provide appropriate interpretation of assessments and needed interventions.Understands and considers basic growth and development needs specific to the age and population served.Conducts educational workshops as required.Serves as a liaison with self‑help groups and EAP professionals.Maintains complete and accurate records of all services provided.Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by IOP treatment programs.Bi‑lingual counselors encouraged to apply.Job SpecificationsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Bi‑lingual certified counselors preferred.QualificationsEducation: Master's degree strongly preferred.Experience: Experience in a psychiatric setting working with various populations required. Bi‑lingual candidates encouraged to apply.Licensure/Certification: CADC either through IAODAPCA or ICRC.Knowledge: Familiarity with Illinois Confidentiality Act and Illinois Mental Health Code. Good written and oral communication skills.EEO StatementAll 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.Pay TransparencyTo encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Founded in 1979 by our Chairman and CEO Alan B. Miller, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation. A pioneer and leader in our industry, UHS attributes our longevity and success to our unwavering commitment to putting patients first in all the communities we are proud to call home.
UHS and our affiliates provide high quality, compassionate care across 320+ acute care hospitals, behavioral health and residential treatment facilities and outpatient care centers across the U.S., Puerto Rico and then United Kingdom. UHS strives to be the provider and employer of choice in every community we call home and we are committed to continually enhancing our programs and service offerings. To this end, UHS invests hundreds of millions annually (and well over $1 billion in the past three years) in facility and technology upgrades to drive innovation, improve safety and optimize the patient experience. We are also proud to provide millions in uncompensated and charity care annually.