Job Description

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Responsibilities

Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment.

*THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A 5K SIGN ON BONUS*

Visit us online at: https://fairmountbhs.com/

The Addictions Counselor provides counseling and case management services while also being responsible for monitoring and delivering high quality services to co-occurring diagnosed/chemically dependent patients. Primary responsibilities include: Coordination of the full continuum of care; Assessment and documentation of clinical needs; Implementing and delivering individual, group therapy and educational services; preparation of PCPC reports. The provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu; Crisis intervention; And full participation with the multidisciplinary team toward meeting a patient\xe2\x80\x99s treatment plan objectives. Discharge planning and referrals to community resources as required.

Fairmount Behavioral Health Hospital offers comprehensive for out full time and part time employees, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Qualifications

Master\'s degree with a major in psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or other related field which includes a practicum in a health and human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. Clinical/ Social Work licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required. . Must posess knowledge of co-occuring disorders/ chemical dependency treatment approaches, motivational interviewing, 12 Step Program recover philosphies, basic counseling group processes, therapeutic relationships, age specific growth and developmental conditions impacting treatment, limit setting and behavior management, crisis prevention and intervention techniques, understanding of funding sources, community resources and discharge planning.

One of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World\xe2\x80\x99s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.\xe2\x80\x99 Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Universal Health Services