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Therapist - FT/PT positions

Opportunity Criteria

Employment TypeFull Time
Salary Range $25.00 to $35.00 / Hour
*Job description*

*Position: *Therapist - PT/FT positions available

*Job description:* As Therapist, you will be the lead behavioral provider in a Gallus Detox and Recovery location.Your primary responsibilities will be providing short-term, recovery-oriented therapeutic counseling to patients while in detox, working hand in hand with the _Assistant Director of Nursing_ to manage the detox clinic, and assisting with the Company's local intensive outpatient program. The right person for this position would bring the right mix of behavioral counseling experience in an addiction treatment environment, with a "roll up the sleeves" approach to helping manage the day-to-day operations of a clinic.

*Responsibilities:*

* Complete a BioPsychoSocial Assessment within 48 hours of each new admission,
* Consult with medical practitioners and nursing staff with emphasis on psychological diagnostics and special needs and/or recommendations and concerns of patient population,
* Patient intervention and supervision of aftercare referrals,
* On-call for crisis intervention,
* Knowledge of ASAM and Insurance criteria,
* Discharge planning: ongoing during the detox regarding medical referrals and necessity, summarizing diagnostics and additional mental health treatments/diagnosis,
* Document progress as well as initiate discharge/aftercare planning, summary, and provide community resources as appropriate with a strong emphasis on arranging aftercare prior to discharge,
* Provide and support referrals, in collaboration with Director of Outreach, with a variety of recovery options which may include 12-step, non-12 step, or other non-traditional approaches to recovery from addictions,
* Partner with other provider agencies in the coordination of care to help patients achieve a safe, comfortable detoxification and the completion of recovery-oriented discharge plan,
* Advocate for the needs and planning of the patient,
* Make/maintain contact, provide updates, offer support, and coordinate care with patients' family members and/or primary support involved,
* Assist with facilitating outpatient groups and individual/family sessions.

*Requirements:*

* Independent license, or current receiving outside supervision, that is current and in good standing with state board or governing body.
* Minimum of 2 years' work experience in addictions.
* Knowledge of basic crisis intervention techniques, de-escalation methods, and defusing techniques to prevent violent patient behavior that is harmful to self or others.
* Excellent customer service and computer skills.
* Microsoft proficient.
* Someone with a desire to be part of a recovery-oriented team dedicated to providing patients/clients with exceptional therapeutic care.
* Knows what it takes to be an effective team player.

*Compensation: DOE*

Gallus Medical Detox and Recovery Centers is a growth oriented, customer focused company that seeks to improve access to care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. The Company provides the highest quality inpatient medical detox services using proprietary, evidence based IV therapy and oral medication protocols that avoid cross addiction, delivered by highly trained medical staff, in a safe and comfortable patient environment that optimizes treatment outcomes. Our vision is to be the best, first step in overcoming substance use disorders for patients needing medical detox; to be nationally recognized as a Center of Excellence for medical detoxification services, leading the field in science, professional education, staff training, and customer experience.

GMDRC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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