What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor position at UHS?
Licensed Mental Health Counselor-LCSW OR LCMHC- OTP Clinic
The mental health counselor will provide specialized, comprehensive clinical assessments and consultations. Access to assessments and recommendations will help facilitate client-centered linkage to community services. The LCAS will focus on inmates who are in detox protocol but who are not participating in the Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. The role of the mental health counselor is to provide comprehensive clinical assessments and provide psych services.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and clinical evaluations for individuals.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans addressing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling focused on behavioral health.
- Collaborate with reentry coordinators, case managers, probation officers, and healthcare providers to ensure integrated care
- Facilitate referrals to community resources including detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient services, employment, housing, and social supports
- Document clinical progress and maintain compliance with program and regulatory guidelines
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, training, and community outreach related to jail diversion and reentry.
- 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
Qualifications
- LCSW OR LCHMC in NC required
- A valid drivers’ license and proof of auto insurance is required for this position, including a reliable means of transportation to complete job functions.
- General working knowledge of the human services delivery system in North Carolina
EOE
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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