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Life Skills Specialist at Pyramid Healthcare Inc.

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Newport News, Virginia





Job Description:

Deliverables/Principal Results Expected:


  • Provide direct care to adults with chemical dependency problems in the 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 by (a) monitoring client’s progress; (b) communicating
    information regarding client behavior to other members of treatment team; (c) maintaining communication
    with clients, ICMs, and family members; (d) facilitates didactic, educational and community groups within
    the context of the program; (e) encouraging and facilitating client’s participation in scheduled activities;
    (f) supervising client to ensure their safety and their involvement in treatment; (g) providing input during
    morning meeting.

  • Accompany and transport clients as assigned.

  • Orient new clients to unit, program and milieu.

  • Maintain a safe, orderly and therapeutic physical environment for clients.

  • 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.

  • Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program.

  • Support facility internal and external customer service standards.

  • Oversee daily schedule for clients.

Technical Competencies:

Helps to maintain strong clinical program. Able to work together with staff. Completes
required trainings and mandatory training hours. Strong clinical skills in D&A and mental health treatment. A
working knowledge of HIPAA, Licensing, and CARF regulations.

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.

Job-related Behavioral Characteristics:

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. Flexibility and adaptable.
Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner. Calm and decisive in crisis situations. Ability to
sustain a team environment.

Total Rewards:


  • 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!

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.

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.





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