Summary:

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

Address: 1990 Woodbourne Rd A, Langhorne, PA 19047

Shift:

Monday-Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm or 8:00am - 4:00pm 

Pay:

$15 - $17 per 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.

Education / Experience Required:

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

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. 

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.