Job Description
Responsibilities The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is a-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 years ago. As the first and only free standing psychiatric care facilities 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 Function
Responsible 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-+ 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:
Our employees are our most valuable asset and we are dedicated to provide a challenging and rewarding work environment to all our employees.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- UHS employee discounted stock option plan
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
- Flexible Spending Account
- Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
Who we are:
One of the nation’s 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 corporation, annual revenues were $.6 billion in 0. In 1, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 0, ranked # on the Fortune ; and listed # in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has , employees and through its subsidiaries operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications -
High 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 a pre-employment verifications, background investigation and drug test.
COVID Requirements
PIW requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID- (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.
E-VERIFY Statement
PIW participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.