SUD Mental Health Professional, Full Time

Company: Unity Health
Location: Searcy
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Education: Master’s degree/licensure required; preferred LMSW/LCSW. Other master’s level degrees/licensure considered based on experience (LAC/LPC; LMFT). Licensed Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) desired. Training and Experience: 2 years’ experience working in treatment of substance use disorders preferred; prior experience working with court involved populations is highly desired, must be licensed in the state of Arkansas. Must have or obtain current CPI/NCI certification. If in recovery, prefer five years post-recovery/sobriety from drug and alcohol addiction, minimum of 2 years. Job Knowledge: Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment protocols in the delivery of behavioral health care, knowledge of assessment of patient health, knowledge of health promotion principles, techniques, and patient learning measurements, knowledge of access to resources and systems of care. Must have a working knowledge of and adhere to all Unity Health policy and procedures. Must have a working knowledge of and adhere to all unit/department policy and procedures including medical record documentation and utilization of up-to-date forms. Must demonstrate working understanding of HIPAA, 42-CFR Part 2, Patient Rights, and appropriate conduct. Must demonstrate the continued ability to create and maintain a positive culture that is respectful of patient and employee rights, consistent with Unity Health Standards of Behavior. Skills: Successful Completion of: Job Description Competency Tool. The Mental Health Professional (MHP) must possess effective communication skills and must demonstrate leadership ability and interest in professional growth. Must be readily adaptable to changing physician demands, without deterioration under stress; and must have a basic concept of budgeting, scheduling, and counseling. The MHP must possess demonstrated knowledge, training and skills necessary and appropriate to the patient-specific population. MHP must be able to set priorities and effectively delegate/coordinate interdisciplinary care based on the needs of the patient, case load, and program needs. Safety Sensitive: YES In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position. DESCRIPTION: Job Summary: The Substance Use Disorder Mental Health Professional is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services and provision of therapy services. In addition to coordinating team activities, MHP is also responsible for direct patient care including services to individual patients such as conducting individual group and family therapy as needed, initial biopsychosocial assessment, substance use assessment treatment plan development/revision, and aftercare planning including referral to community resources as needed. The SUD Mental Health Professional is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of services with patients, assuring that services are delivered in a courteous and professional manner and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, rules, regulations, and prevailing law. The SUD Mental Health Professional will maintain effective relationships with other community agencies to support cross-referral of patients and collaborate with the Director of Community Education to coordinate/implement SUD marketing plan

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