Detox Specialist

Pyramid Healthcare

Dallas (Luzerne County)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Detox Specialist to provide direct care and supervision to adults in suboxone detox within our behavioral health program. The role focuses on safety, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with a pay rate of $17 per hour. A high school diploma, relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license are required, with HIPAA and CARF familiarity valued.

Qualifications

Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/group problem solving situation and showing initiative in problem solving.
Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism.
Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors and the public.
Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to adults with suboxone use and support the therapeutic milieu within the detox program.
Communicate with referral sources, funding sources and significant others in the clients’ interest, adhering to all confidentiality laws and regulations.
Participates in the implementation of the treatment plan by monitoring and documenting clients’ progress.
Communicate information regarding behavior to other members of the treatment team.
Maintain positive communications with the clients and family members.
Co-facilitating educational discussion and interactions.
Encourages and facilitates clients’ participation in scheduled activities.
Supervises clients to ensure their safety and involvement in treatment.
Carries out tasks as directed by the nursing staff.
Accompanies and transports clients as assigned.
Maintains client and program related documentation.
Orient new clients to the facility, program and therapeutic milieu.
Carries out clerical and administrative assignments to support client care and department and facility operations.
Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development.
Demonstrates conduct in keeping with Pyramid’s ethical standards.
Participates in mandatory orientation and training.
Gather data and complete Needs Assessment.
Reports in daily census call with Area VP.
Coordinates next level of care including conversions and aftercare.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Crisis management

Team player

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health experience

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

HIPAA regulations

CARF regulations

Licensing compliance

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Summary

The Detox Specialist provides direct care and supervision to adults undergoing suboxone detox.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Pay: $17/hour

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to adults with suboxone use and support the therapeutic milieu within the detox program.
Communicate with referral sources, funding sources and significant others in the clients’ interest, adhering to all confidentiality laws and regulations. Participates in the implementation of the treatment plan by monitoring and documenting clients’ progress.
Communicate information regarding behavior to other members of the treatment team. Maintain positive communications with the clients and family members. Co-facilitating educational discussion and interactions.
Encourages and facilitates clients’ participation in scheduled activities.
Supervises clients to ensure their safety and involvement in treatment.
Carries out tasks as directed by the nursing staff. Accompanies and transports clients as assigned.
Maintains client and program related documentation.
Orient new clients to the facility, program and therapeutic milieu.
Carries out clerical and administrative assignments to support client care and department and facility operations.
Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development. Demonstrates conduct in keeping with Pyramid’s ethical standards.
Participates in mandatory orientation and training.
Gather data and complete Needs Assessment.
Reports in daily census call with Area VP.
Coordinates next level of care including conversions and aftercare.
Other duties as assigned.

Technical Competencies

Capable of role modeling to the clients.
Helps to maintain a strong clinical program.
Able to work together with staff to effectively meet the needs of the clients.
Maintains positive relationship with clients and staff.
Complete required trainings and mandatory training hours within 1 year.
Strong skills in D&A and mental health treatment.
A working knowledge of HIPAA, Licensing and CARF regulations.
Recovery Oriented Systems of Care.

Education, Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.
Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health experience.
Valid Driver’s License.

Job-related Behavioral Characteristics

Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/group problem solving situation and showing initiative in problem solving. Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism. Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors and the public. Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately. Ability to be flexible and adaptable. Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner. Calm and decisive in crisis situations. Ability to sustain a team environment.

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

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