CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR

ResponsibilitiesThe Psychiatric Institute of Washington is a 130-bed facility with inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. Excellence in behavioral health programs for children, adolescents, and adults has been the mission of The Psychiatric Institute of Washington since it opened nearly 50 years ago. As the first and only free-standing psychiatric care facility in Washington, DC, our team has a reputation for providing innovative treatment and care. We strive for excellence, never losing sight of providing patients with hope – hope that although their stay is relatively brief, they may find their way to a brighter future.Basic FunctionResponsible for providing chemical dependency services and direct patient care to patients under the supervision of the Lead CD Counselor / Clinical Manager from the ages of 5-65+ that are congruent with the philosophy and standards of practice defined by the Nursing Department. Supports and maintains the program philosophy, goals, and objectives. Participates in group meetings and is responsible for leading task groups.Benefit Highlights:Generous Paid Time OffExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans401(K) with company match and discounted stock planUHS employee discounted stock option planTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Life Insurance and Disability InsurancesFlexible Spending AccountPre-tax Metro SmartTrip BenefitsCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!QualificationsHigh School Diploma.Certification as an Addictions Counselor, Level I (CAC) and DC licensure required. Must maintain both as a condition of continued employment.Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a job related field.Candidates must meet the company’s hiring criteria to include pre-employment verifications, background investigation, and drug test.COVID RequirementsPIW requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17