Life Skills Specialist

Pyramid Healthcare; Hammonton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Recognition Programs

Referral Bonus opportunities

And More!

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Life Skills Specialist to guide clients in their recovery journey within our behavioral health programs. Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm. You will collaborate with a team of professionals to support clients through education and life skills groups.

Minimum two years in behavioral health, HS diploma required; associates degree preferred. Strong computer and phone skills and ability to multi-task are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in behavior healthcare industry.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Strong computer and phone skills. Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, execute, and break down staff and client engagement events several times per month.
• Provide direct care to adults with chemical dependency problems in the 3C Program.
• Support the therapeutic milieu.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the clients.
• Maintain client and program related documentation.
• Participate in developing life skills.
• Conduct educational and Life Skills groups.

Skills

Computer skills

Phone skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree preferred

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

We are currently seeking a Life Skills Specialist to collaborate with our amazing team of behavioral healthcare professionals and guide our clients in their recovery journey.

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

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, execute, and break-down staff and client engagement events several times per month.
• Balance, track, maintain, and report a budget. Provide direct care to adults with chemical dependency problems in the 3C Program.
• Support the therapeutic milieu.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the clients.
• Participate in maintaining a recovery environment in the program.
• Maintain client and program related documentation.
• Participate in implementing client’s treatment.
• Accompany and transport clients as assigned.
• Orient new clients to unit, program and milieu.
• Maintain a safe, orderly and therapeutic physical environment for clients.
• Teach the principles and practice of the 12 Step Programs of AA and NA.
• Carry out clerical and administrative assignments to support client care and program advancement.
• Participate in developing life skills.
• Conduct educational and Life Skills groups.
• Attends and participates in program or clinical administrative meetings.
• Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience

• Minimum of two years' experience in behavior healthcare industry.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required;
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Strong computer and phone skills. Ability to multi-task.

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.

Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.