Detox Support Specialist

Pyramid Healthcare; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

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 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.