Discovery Behavioral Health jobs in Fairfax, VA - 22 jobs

Associate Therapist, Eating Disorders, Residential
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in McLean, VA
has a $3,000 sign-on bonus! The Associate Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Center for Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conducting therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned. Essential Job Functions: * Ensure clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment. * Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones. * Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude. * Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services. * Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members. * Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care. * RTC: two individual sessions and one family/support system session * PHP: one individual session and one family/support system session * IOP: one therapeutic session - individual or family/support system, as clinically indicated * Facilitates the process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily. * Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of once per week. * Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend. * Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary. * Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones. * Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others. * May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence. * Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment. * Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients. * Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact. * Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge. * Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge. * Facilitates patient transfers to a higher level of care, as needed. * Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed. * Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu. * Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones. * Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to ensure the highest level of clinical quality at all times. * Completes other tasks, as requested or assigned. * RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call. Core Competencies: * Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format. * Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients, add timeliness with documentation Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed. * Ability to develop individualized treatment plans based on patient's assessed needs, and according to policy AEB completing treatment plan inclusive of identified problems, goals, use of outcome measures, and needs stated by the patient. * Ability to use clinical judgment to determine risk levels, document and respond accordingly AEB accurate and timely completion of the assessment and safety plan, if needed. * Ability to build therapeutic alliance, rapport with patients and families AEB setting up scheduled sessions, documentation of sessions, and record of external contact. Knowledge, Education, and Experience: * Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required * Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required * Operates under supervision and is not licensed * Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire * Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire * Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire * Must possess a current driver's license and be in good standing Physical Demands: The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following: * Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions * Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes * Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder * Hand/eye coordination: Performing work using both * Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping * Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another * The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly. * Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift. * Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols. Arbitration Agreement: As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court. #CFD123
$45k-81k yearly est. 22d ago

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Behavioral Health Technician (Evening)
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Annandale, VA
Behavioral Health Tech II (BHT II) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. BHT II will be contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. BHT II responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing patient interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients. Essential Job Functions: * Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures. * Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values. * Maintains a positive and respectful attitude. * Provides exemplary customer service to all patients. * Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity. * Understand and maintain professional boundaries and professional ethics. * Follows directions as given by all facility leadership. * Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information. * Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule, including but not limited to: waking/bedtime routines and hygiene, meals/snacks, bathroom safety observations, free time. * Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed, for example: patient supervision, vitals, room searches, patient searches, etc. * Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate. * Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position. * Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team. * Supports patient during admission and discharge processes. This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patient to the program, preparing patient for returning home. * Monitors patient activity and documents any significant patient issues. Completes all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift. * Maintains and organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties. * Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns. * Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable. * Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings. * Completes all online training, policy verification, and ensures that their employee HR file is kept up to date. * Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle). * Performs other duties as assigned. * Eating Disorder Division: * Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients. * Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model. * Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs. * Has basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery. * Residential Treatment Only: * In states where permissible, passing medicine will be required. Training and/or required certification will be provided. Knowledge, Education & Experience: * Bachelor's Degree preferred * High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred * One or more years experience working within the mental health, substance use or eating disorder field preferred * Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License
$33k-38k yearly est. 5d ago
Mental Health Associate Therapist (Outpatient)
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Fairfax, VA
The Associate Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conduct therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned. Essential Job Functions: * Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment. All documentation is required to be done at the time of service. * Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones. * Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude. * Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services. * Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members. * Maintain a case load of 5-6 patients in RTC and 10-15 in OP level of care.. * Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions assigned weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care. * Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily in RTC and 2-4 times daily in OP. * Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of once per week. * Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend. * Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary. * Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones. Returning all calls and emails within 2 hours during business hours of operations and 24-48 hours all other times. * Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others. * May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence. * Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment. * Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients. * Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact. * Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge. * Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge. * Facilitates patient transfers to higher level of care, as needed. * Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed. * Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu. * Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones. * Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to always ensure the highest level of clinical quality. * Completes other tasks, as requested, or assigned. * RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call. Knowledge, Education, & Experience: * Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required * Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required * Operates under supervision and is not fully licensed * Must possess a current driver's license and be in good standing
$33k-38k yearly est. 17d ago
Technicians - Education Liaison
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Fairfax, VA
The Educational Liaison is responsible for assisting and supporting residents, family and the educational system during the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. Educational Liaison is responsible for contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. Essential Job Functions: * Coordinates with parents and school upon admission, regarding educational needs of the client and sets appropriate school work schedule. * Determines whether the client has any special needs regarding educational requirements, communicates those needs to the treatment team and assists the resident in fulfilling those needs. * Communicates with client's school regarding assignments and tasks. Facilitates the timely completion of assignments and tasks. * Communicates with school counselor and parents regarding status of client's educational progress. * Assists parents with communication to school and school counselor. * If client is not enrolled in school, assists parents to enroll client in an alternative school to help complete educational minimums. * Contributes to the well-being of all residents by serving as a positive role model, demonstrating professional and caring manner toward co-workers, residents, and guests. Treat all residents, guests and co-workers respectfully and courteously. * Maintains a clean environment and ensures that the house is tidy and clean. * Makes timely request for leave and makes sure there is coverage for any scheduled shift that is missed. * Performs any other assigned and/or requested duties. This is a full-time position that will work Monday through Friday 6am-2pm. Knowledge, Education, and Experience: * High School Diploma or GED and at least two years' experience working within the mental health, counseling, or eating disorders field preferred OR * Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and two years' experience working within the mental health, counseling, or eating disorders field preferred OR * Master's degree from an accredited university and one years' experience working within the mental health, counseling, or eating disorders field preferred. * Must possess a current Driver's License in good standing
$30k-35k yearly est. 19d ago
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Fairfax, VA
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for proving psychiatric assessments and ongoing treatment to all clients. Maintains open communication lines with the Executive Director, Medical Director, Director of Nursing, facility staff, attending clinicians, clients and families. Liaisons with community agencies, vendors, and payors of health services. Essential Job Functions: * Under the direction of the Medical Director and or acting as the Medical Director, provides psychiatric assessments, ongoing medication monitoring and discharge assessments of all clients. * If acting as Medical Director, responsibilities include meeting state regulatory, licensing and accreditation requirements * Assists in the coordination and integration of medical/nursing services with other client care services to ensure continuity of care for each client. * Participating in team conferences with the multidisciplinary team and the client care committee (if the facility chooses to establish a client care committee). * Attends and participates in all "in-service" functions. * Assists with emergency situations and make immediate referrals. * Maintains the Confidential nature of all clients and facility activities. * Maintains required Training & Continuing Education. * Maintains Standards of Ethical Conduct. * Complies with all Policies and Procedures. * Effectively communicates concerns about client health to the Medical Director/Director of Nursing and follows up as necessary. * Facilitates medication education for new clients and for all other clients starting new medications. * Meets with therapists to provide information about client psychiatric/medical problems. * Assists the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning. * Participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings. * Maintains effective communication between outside medical services and the facility. * Keeps and shares records and equipment. * Participates in Performance Improvement, Utilization Review, Fire & Disaster Committees, and others as requested. * Maintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas mandated by organizational policies. * Provides prompt on-call telephone coverage when needed/scheduled * Will be responsive and available to nursing for any medical, psychiatric or detox orders for both emergent cases and admissions during on-call hours. * Will work with nursing leadership team to ensure protocols are in place to proactively address issues that can be handled without on-call contacts. * Works closely with the Medical Director and Nursing Director ensuing all relevant protocols are followed. Core Competencies: * Communicate effectively with other staff members and demonstrate the ability to work as a team member. * Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting. * Performs other assignments as requested by supervisor. * Ability and familiar with practicing ethically and professionally * Ability to build trust and rapport with staff and patients. Knowledge, Education, & Experience: * Graduate from an accredited/approved Registered Nursing program nurse * Licensed as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse, maintains current licensure per state requirements. Maintains current CPR. * A minimum of one year's experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in a program dealing with the management of addictions or behavioral health issues, preferred. * Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards. * Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication, Written skills. * Experience managing staff. * Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws. * Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies. * Knowledge of Workplace Violence. * Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Compliance Program. * Knowledge of Safety Management/ Infection/ Risk Management.
$101k-194k yearly est. 22d ago
Registered Dietitian. Eating Disorders, Outpatient
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Alexandria, VA
The Registered Dietitian is responsible to consult in a collaborative fashion with the Director of Dietary Services and the treatment team to ensure the best standard of nutrition and dietary services are occurring. The RD completes a Dietary Assessment when indicated and directed by the treatment team. The RD meets with all Outpatient clients weekly, conducts Nutrition Education Groups and Dietary Experiential's and oversees the responsibilities of the Diet Technician. Essential Job Functions: * Conduct Dietary Intake within one business day of admit, collect weight and height of client and calculate BMI/IBW for client chart. * Meets with client upon admit establishing therapeutic relationship. * Initial, weekly, and discharge sessions with clients. Daily written documentation of each session completed in appropriate time frame. * Charts each client's progress throughout the treatment experience, making sure that daily progress notes reflect the goals within the treatment plan. * Meet with each program client weekly at minimum and implements and manages individualized dietary meal plans that meet each client's specific needs. * Identify weekly treatment goals and communicate to treatment team relative to individual client needs. Registered Dietitian is an integral part of the treatment team process. * Co-facilitate therapeutic family meals appropriate to Outpatient level of care. * Facilitate Nutrition Groups weekly that are appropriate to the adult and adolescent age groups. * Implement one dietary treatment plan for each client within a week of admission. * Make appropriate changes to individualized meal plan as needed based on weekly weights. * Communication with referring and/or outpatient dietitian upon admit to Outpatient Program, during course of * treatment as needed, and upon discharge from Outpatient Program. * Communication with Medical Doctor, as needed, regarding any medical problems that may require dietary * intervention. Communication with Psychiatrist where applicable. * Oversight of Facility Coordinator and Diet-tech in regards to kitchen management and monitoring emergency food. * RD remains appropriately accessible to family members, including weekly communication (phone, email or in person) with parents of adolescents. * Represents Center for Discovery through a positive public presence while out in community settings such as Department: Eating Disorder Outpatient Policy & Procedure Manual: Chapter: 5 Number: 22 * Educational events, Marketing events, Conferences and Talks. * Understanding of application of Motivational Interviewing. * Exercises supervision of Diet Techs if applicable Core Competencies: * Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format. * Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients, add timeliness with documentation Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed. * Able to create an individualized meal plan for patients following the guidelines listed in RD manual, accounting for any co-occurring medical condition, eating disorder pathology, and need for structure. * Able to effectively conceptualize cases for patient presentation and level of care, including but not limited to, meal plan progression, treatment plan development, and goal setting. Knowledge, Education, & Experience: * Bachelors Degree with appropriate emphasis and completed accredited dietetic internship * Preferred one year experience in dietary counseling. * The Registered Dietitian must be fully registered/certified in the appropriate state, candidates who have completed their dietetic internship and are eligible to take the registration exam may be considered * Must pass all applicable state background checks. * Behavioral Intervention (Pro-Act) * CPR/First Aid * Must have a thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietary interventions in the mental health field. * Must be able to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. * Must demonstrate tact, initiative, resourcefulness, professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude. Physical Demands: The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following: * Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions * Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes * Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder * Hand/eyecoordination: Performing work using both * Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping * Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another * The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly. * Frequent standing and walkingfor extended periods, often throughout the entire shift. * Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols. Arbitration Agreement: As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.
$43k-51k yearly est. 22d ago
Mental Health Therapist (On-Call/PRN)
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Columbia, MD
The Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conduct individual and family therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned. Essential Job Functions: * Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment. * Carries a case load of 5-6 patients in RTC and 10-15 in OP. * Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude. * Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services. * Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members. * Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care. * Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily in RTC and 2-4 times daily in OP. * Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend. * Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary. * Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones. Returning all calls and emails within 2 hours during business hours of operations and 24-48 hours all other times. * Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others. * May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence. * Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment. * Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients. * Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact. * Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge. * Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge. * Facilitates patient transfers to higher level of care, as needed. * Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed. * Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu. * Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones. * Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to always ensure the highest level of clinical quality. * RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call. Knowledge, Education, & Experience: * Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required * Completion of state requirements and state license to conduct therapeutic interventions required
$40k-49k yearly est. 22d ago
Nursing - RN
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Fairfax, VA
The Registered Nurse works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model. Essential Job Functions: * Meets with each potential new admission and completes face to face assessment. Screens for medical appropriateness for admission to facility and consults with the medical/psychiatric provider to receive orders for admission. Supports the process by checking belongings, providing searches, etc. as needed. * Completes initial nursing assessment and full medical admission process upon admission for each patient. * Ensures all orders from medical/psychiatric providers are carried out. * Ensure that all patients have signed informed consent for medications prior to the 1st dose. * Administers medications as prescribed and administers PRN medications and documents effectiveness within timelines. * Must demonstrate knowledge of Axis I diagnosis and symptoms. * Develops and initiates the Nursing Care Plan. * Ensures proper narcotic diversion protocols as per policy are completed each shift * Meets regularly with medical staff and treatment team to discuss patient care, needs and interventions. * Provides assessment of medical problems as needed. * Performs primary first aid and determines need for physician notification. * Performs vital signs, basic evaluative procedures, and tests. * Performs blood draws. * Provides health education to patients and staff. * Responsible to ensure all the medications needed by the patients are ordered appropriately and available in the facility. * Manages and orders supplies and keeps a fully stocked and operational nursing station. * Effectively and professionally communicates with families/loved ones, as appropriate. * Able to effectively and professionally establish rapport with patients. * Provides milieu management throughout the treatment experience and communicates with all team members. * Supervises and supports patients on community outings. * Objectively and accurately documents patient progress as required by policy. * Assists with discharge process. * Maintains an organized and safe environment. * Assesses patient suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others. * Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, as needed. * Makes timely requests for any absences and ensures coverage for any scheduled shift. * Manages patient's medical needs including schedule appointments, complete referral/ prior authorizations for medical treatments and tests as indicated. * Oversees the medication management system that includes but not limited to, medication planning, storage, ordering and transcribing, administration, monitoring and evaluation. * Direct care staff duties as assigned * Other duties as assigned. * Substance Use Disorder Division additional job functions: * Monitoring of CIWA/COW scores for patients on detoxification protocols. * Knowledge of detoxification medication, withdrawal symptoms, and medical complications that can occur in detox. * Eating Disorder Division additional job functions: * Required to sit at a meal and a snack on every shift. * Will work during meal periods to provide supervision and support to patient. * Maintains NG tube and administers bolus feeds when appropriate. Core Competencies: * Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format. * Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients add timeliness with documentation * Waived Testing (observation) * Able to safely dispense medications as prescribed by reviewing the EMR and using the 10 rights of drug administration * Able to safely perform blood draws and vitals (take, monitor, interpret) and document results in the EMR * *Eating Disorder Division additional competencies: * Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed. if applicable Knowledge, Education, & Experience: * Bachelor of Science and Nursing preferred. * ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) accepted. * Holds a current RN license in good standing. * One year experience preferred working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field. * Ability to draw blood required. * Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire. * Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification. * Must possess a current Driver's License in good standing. * *Eating Disorder Division: Obtain Serv Safe certification within 90 days of hire. Physical Demands: The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following: * Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions * Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes * Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder * Hand/eye coordination: Performing work using both * Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping * Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another * The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly. * Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift. * Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols. Arbitration Agreement: As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.
$49k-81k yearly est. 13d ago
Mental Health LVN/LPN (On-Call/PRN)
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Annandale, VA
The LVN/LPN will provide patient care and assist in the collection of data during the assessment process, within their scope of practice, under the direction of an RN, mid-level practitioner, licensed physician, or supervisor at all times. Essential Job Functions: * Informing personnel (i.e. UR, psychiatry, dietician) of new admissions when appropriate. * Administering and documenting vital signs, CIWAs, collects data for fall assessments/precautions, seizure precautions, suicidal/homicidal assessments, pain scales, anxiety scales, craving scales, standard and infection control precautions adding co-signers as necessary. * Observation, documentation, audit functions, education, and record keeping of all observed/inventoried/destroyed/prescribed medications. * Assessment of patients with addiction and mental health conditions and assisting in ascertaining clinical medication management with Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Psychiatrist, and Medical Doctor. * Administering medications via oral, sublingual, inhalation, auricular, topical, intramuscular, subcutaneous, vaginal, and rectal routes as ordered. * Entering medication orders into the electronic medical record. * Manages the Medication Administration Record, documenting administration, efficacy, and first response. * Collaborates with staff in assessing patient, family age-specific nursing needs and develops plan of care for complex high-risk patients. * Provide assistance to Utilization Review in communicating pertinent nursing information. * Designs teaching programs for patients/families and provides assistance to staff in program implementation. * Work closely with physicians to provide education and counseling for clients and other organizational health care providers on optimal use of medicines (e.g., proper use, avoidance of over medication). * Provide nursing care adapted to the individual patient needs based on the nursing process, which includes data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation. * Direct patient care, including the reporting of observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies, safety risks. * Documents nursing incidents and medication errors. * Oversees the medication management system that includes but not limited to, medication planning, storage, ordering and transcribing, administration, monitoring and evaluation. * Verifies the integrity of and controls medications brought into the organization by the client, their families, and licensed independent practitioners. * Systemically collect, record and analyze data and other relevant interactive social systems, including mental status, special precautions (suicidality, homicidally, elopement); physical problems/medical acuity (withdrawal and nutritional needs); and ethnic concerns (social, religious, or cultural needs). * Uses assessment data to identify problem list and other interactive social systems. * Intervenes as guided by the treatment plan to implement appropriate interventions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health, prevent illness effect rehabilitation, and restore developmental progression. * Provides health education for patients through individual and group interactions. * Recommends special precautions, as needed. * Evaluates the response of the patients to interventions in order to revise the plan, including discharge criteria. Knowledge, Education, & Experience: * Must be a graduate of an approved vocational nursing program with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board in good standing. * Preferred: Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health. * Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice. * One year experience preferred working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field. health, substance use, or eating disorders field. * Familiar with behavior change, recovery models, and treatment methods * Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
$41k-58k yearly est. 5d ago
Diet Technician, Eating Disorders
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Alexandria, VA
The Diet Tech is responsible for consulting with the Registered Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services. The Diet Tech is responsible for implementing the dietary component within the program. Responsibilities include dietary support, grocery budget allocation, patient menu planning, maintaining a clean and well stocked kitchen, cooking and baking as recommended, and appropriately discerning between appropriate and inappropriate patient eating behaviors Essential Job Functions: * Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures. * Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values. * Maintains a positive and respectful attitude. * Provides exemplary customer service to all patients. * Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity. * Understand and maintain professional boundaries and professional ethics. * Follows directions as given by all facility leadership. * Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information. * Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position. * Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team. * Purchase all grocery items for facility, considering variety, special diets, and food safety in compliance with Department of Health, Joint Commission Accreditation standards. * Analyze food service providers to ensure quality products at cost effective prices. * Uphold dietary program and advise patients appropriately on food choices * Prepare meals and snacks per dietary guidelines * Facilitate weekly dietary groups as dictated by the schedule that are appropriate to patient age group, when applicable. * Support updates needed to the emergency supply as indicated by DBH policies * Must have the ability to communicate effectively to all staff in implementing the dietary program. * Full adherence to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA and licensing regulations, including mandated training. * Full adherence to infection control guidelines. * Maintains an organized and safe environment, and performs basic housekeeping duties. * Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns. * Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable. * Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings. * Completes all online training, policy verification, and ensures that their employee HR file is kept up to date. * Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle). * Performs other duties as assigned. * Eating Disorder Division: * Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients. * Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model. * Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs. * Has basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery. * Residential Treatment Only: * In states where permissible, passing medicine will be necessary. Training and/or required certification will be provided. Core Competencies: * Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format. * Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients, add timeliness with documentation Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed. * Able to effectively grocery shop for facility needs, including specialty items for patient meal plan requirements. * Able to facilitate meal preparation independently, AEB prepares meals for 10+ people following a standardized recipe, prepare snacks for max patient per program Knowledge, Education & Experience: * High School Diploma (or equivalent) required * Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred * Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License * Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire, training provided * Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided * Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery * Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery Physical Demands: The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following: * Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions * Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes * Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder * Hand/eye coordination: Performing work using both * Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping * Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another * The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly. * Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift. * Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols. Arbitration Agreement: As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.
$29k-34k yearly est. 13d ago
Mental Health Associate Therapist
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Crownsville, MD
The Associate Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conduct therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned. Essential Job Functions: * Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment. All documentation is required to be done at the time of service. * Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones. * Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude. * Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services. * Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members. * Maintain a case load of 5-6 patients in RTC and 10-15 in OP level of care.. * Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions assigned weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care. * Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily in RTC and 2-4 times daily in OP. * Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of once per week. * Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend. * Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary. * Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones. Returning all calls and emails within 2 hours during business hours of operations and 24-48 hours all other times. * Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others. * May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence. * Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment. * Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients. * Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact. * Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge. * Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge. * Facilitates patient transfers to higher level of care, as needed. * Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed. * Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu. * Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones. * Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to always ensure the highest level of clinical quality. * Completes other tasks, as requested, or assigned. * RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call. Knowledge, Education, & Experience: * Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required * Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required * Operates under supervision and is not fully licensed * Must possess a current driver's license and be in good standing
$26k-30k yearly est. 5d ago
Associate Therapist, Outpatient
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Columbia, MD
The Associate Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Center for Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conducting therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned. Essential Job Functions: * Ensure clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment. * Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones. * Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude. * Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services. * Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members. * Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care. * RTC: two individual sessions and one family/support system session * PHP: one individual session and one family/support system session * IOP: one therapeutic session - individual or family/support system, as clinically indicated * Facilitates the process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily. * Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of once per week. * Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend. * Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary. * Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones. * Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others. * May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence. * Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment. * Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients. * Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact. * Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge. * Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge. * Facilitates patient transfers to a higher level of care, as needed. * Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed. * Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu. * Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones. * Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to ensure the highest level of clinical quality at all times. * Completes other tasks, as requested or assigned. * RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call. Core Competencies: * Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format. * Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients, add timeliness with documentation Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed. * Ability to develop individualized treatment plans based on patient's assessed needs, and according to policy AEB completing treatment plan inclusive of identified problems, goals, use of outcome measures, and needs stated by the patient. * Ability to use clinical judgment to determine risk levels, document and respond accordingly AEB accurate and timely completion of the assessment and safety plan, if needed. * Ability to build therapeutic alliance, rapport with patients and families AEB setting up scheduled sessions, documentation of sessions, and record of external contact. Knowledge, Education, and Experience: * Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required * Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required * Operates under supervision and is not licensed * Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire * Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire * Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire * Must possess a current driver's license and be in good standing Physical Demands: The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following: * Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions * Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes * Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder * Hand/eye coordination: Performing work using both * Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping * Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another * The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly. * Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift. * Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols. Arbitration Agreement: As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.
$51k-67k yearly est. 22d ago
Registered Dietitian, Eating Disorders, Outpatient (Sign-on Bonus!)
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Columbia, MD
has a $5,000 sign on bonus! The Registered Dietitian is responsible to consult in a collaborative fashion with the Director of Dietary Services and the treatment team to ensure the best standard of nutrition and dietary services are occurring. The RD completes a Dietary Assessment when indicated and directed by the treatment team. The RD meets with all Outpatient clients weekly, conducts Nutrition Education Groups and Dietary Experiential's and oversees the responsibilities of the Diet Technician. Essential Job Functions: * Conduct Dietary Intake within one business day of admit, collect weight and height of client and calculate BMI/IBW for client chart. * Meets with client upon admit establishing therapeutic relationship. * Initial, weekly, and discharge sessions with clients. Daily written documentation of each session completed in appropriate time frame. * Charts each client's progress throughout the treatment experience, making sure that daily progress notes reflect the goals within the treatment plan. * Meet with each program client weekly at minimum and implements and manages individualized dietary meal plans that meet each client's specific needs. * Identify weekly treatment goals and communicate to treatment team relative to individual client needs. Registered Dietitian is an integral part of the treatment team process. * Co-facilitate therapeutic family meals appropriate to Outpatient level of care. * Facilitate Nutrition Groups weekly that are appropriate to the adult and adolescent age groups. * Implement one dietary treatment plan for each client within a week of admission. * Make appropriate changes to individualized meal plan as needed based on weekly weights. * Communication with referring and/or outpatient dietitian upon admit to Outpatient Program, during course of * treatment as needed, and upon discharge from Outpatient Program. * Communication with Medical Doctor, as needed, regarding any medical problems that may require dietary * intervention. Communication with Psychiatrist where applicable. * Oversight of Facility Coordinator and Diet-tech in regards to kitchen management and monitoring emergency food. * RD remains appropriately accessible to family members, including weekly communication (phone, email or in person) with parents of adolescents. * Represents Center for Discovery through a positive public presence while out in community settings such as Department: Eating Disorder Outpatient Policy & Procedure Manual: Chapter: 5 Number: 22 * Educational events, Marketing events, Conferences and Talks. * Understanding of application of Motivational Interviewing. * Exercises supervision of Diet Techs if applicable Knowledge, Education, & Experience: * Bachelors Degree with appropriate emphasis and completed accredited dietetic internship * Preferred one year experience in dietary counseling. * The Registered Dietitian must be fully registered/certified in the appropriate state, candidates who have completed their dietetic internship and are eligible to take the registration exam may be considered.
$48k-56k yearly est. 22d ago
Mental Health Associate Therapist (Interim)
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Columbia, MD
The Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conduct individual and family therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned. Essential Job Functions: * Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment. * Carries a case load of 5-6 patients in RTC and 10-15 in OP. * Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude. * Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services. * Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members. * Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care. * Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily in RTC and 2-4 times daily in OP. * Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend. * Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary. * Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones. Returning all calls and emails within 2 hours during business hours of operations and 24-48 hours all other times. * Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others. * May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence. * Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment. * Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients. * Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact. * Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge. * Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge. * Facilitates patient transfers to higher level of care, as needed. * Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed. * Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu. * Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones. * Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to always ensure the highest level of clinical quality. * RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call. Knowledge, Education, & Experience: * Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required * Completion of state requirements and state license to conduct therapeutic interventions required
$26k-30k yearly est. 22d ago
Mental Health LVN/LPN (Full-Time)
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Crownsville, MD
The LVN/LPN will provide patient care and assist in the collection of data during the assessment process, within their scope of practice, under the direction of an RN, mid-level practitioner, licensed physician, or supervisor at all times. Essential Job Functions: * Informing personnel (i.e. UR, psychiatry, dietician) of new admissions when appropriate. * Administering and documenting vital signs, CIWAs, collects data for fall assessments/precautions, seizure precautions, suicidal/homicidal assessments, pain scales, anxiety scales, craving scales, standard and infection control precautions adding co-signers as necessary. * Observation, documentation, audit functions, education, and record keeping of all observed/inventoried/destroyed/prescribed medications. * Assessment of patients with addiction and mental health conditions and assisting in ascertaining clinical medication management with Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Psychiatrist, and Medical Doctor. * Administering medications via oral, sublingual, inhalation, auricular, topical, intramuscular, subcutaneous, vaginal, and rectal routes as ordered. * Entering medication orders into the electronic medical record. * Manages the Medication Administration Record, documenting administration, efficacy, and first response. * Collaborates with staff in assessing patient, family age-specific nursing needs and develops plan of care for complex high-risk patients. * Provide assistance to Utilization Review in communicating pertinent nursing information. * Designs teaching programs for patients/families and provides assistance to staff in program implementation. * Work closely with physicians to provide education and counseling for clients and other organizational health care providers on optimal use of medicines (e.g., proper use, avoidance of over medication). * Provide nursing care adapted to the individual patient needs based on the nursing process, which includes data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation. * Direct patient care, including the reporting of observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies, safety risks. * Documents nursing incidents and medication errors. * Oversees the medication management system that includes but not limited to, medication planning, storage, ordering and transcribing, administration, monitoring and evaluation. * Verifies the integrity of and controls medications brought into the organization by the client, their families, and licensed independent practitioners. * Systemically collect, record and analyze data and other relevant interactive social systems, including mental status, special precautions (suicidality, homicidally, elopement); physical problems/medical acuity (withdrawal and nutritional needs); and ethnic concerns (social, religious, or cultural needs). * Uses assessment data to identify problem list and other interactive social systems. * Intervenes as guided by the treatment plan to implement appropriate interventions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health, prevent illness effect rehabilitation, and restore developmental progression. * Provides health education for patients through individual and group interactions. * Recommends special precautions, as needed. * Evaluates the response of the patients to interventions in order to revise the plan, including discharge criteria. Knowledge, Education, & Experience: * Must be a graduate of an approved vocational nursing program with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board in good standing. * Preferred: Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health. * Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice. * One year experience preferred working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field. health, substance use, or eating disorders field. * Familiar with behavior change, recovery models, and treatment methods * Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
$41k-58k yearly est. 9d ago
Overnight Behavioral Health Technician
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Annandale, VA
Behavioral Health Tech III (BHT III) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. BHT III will be contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. BHT III responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing patient interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients. Essential Job Functions: * Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures. * Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values. * Maintains a positive and respectful attitude. * Provides exemplary customer service to all patients. * Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity. * Understand and maintain professional boundaries and professional ethics. * Follows directions as given by all facility leadership. * Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information. * Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule, including but not limited to: waking/bedtime routines and hygiene, meals/snacks, bathroom safety observations, free time. * Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed, for example: patient supervision, vitals, room searches, patient searches, etc. * Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate. * Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position. * Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team. * Supports patient during admission and discharge processes. This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patient to the program, preparing patient for returning home. * Monitors patient activity and documents any significant patient issues. Completes all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift. * Maintains and organized and safe environment, and performs basic housekeeping duties. * Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns. * Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable. * Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings. * Completes all online training, policy verification, and ensures that their employee HR file is kept up to date. * Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle). * Performs other duties as assigned. * Eating Disorder Division: * Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients. * Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model. * Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs. * Has basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery. * Residential Treatment Only: * In states where permissible, passing medicine will be required. Training and/or required certification will be provided. Knowledge, Education & Experience: * Bachelor's Degree preferred * High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred * Two or more years experience working within the mental health, substance use or eating disorder field required * Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License * Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire, training provided * Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided * Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery * Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery
$33k-38k yearly est. 11d ago
Mental Health RN (Overnight)
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Crownsville, MD
The Registered Nurse works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model. Essential Job Functions: * Meets with each potential new admission and completes face to face assessment. Screens for medical appropriateness for admission to facility and consults with the medical/psychiatric provider to receive orders for admission. Supports the process by checking belongings, providing searches, etc. as needed. * Completes initial nursing assessment and full medical admission process upon admission for each patient. * Ensures all orders from medical/psychiatric providers are carried out. * Ensure that all patients have signed informed consent for medications prior to the 1st dose. * Administers medications as prescribed and administers PRN medications and documents effectiveness within timelines. * Must demonstrate knowledge of Axis I diagnosis and symptoms. * Develops and initiates the Nursing Care Plan. * Ensures proper narcotic diversion protocols as per policy are completed each shift * Meets regularly with medical staff and treatment team to discuss patient care, needs and interventions. * Provides assessment of medical problems as needed. * Performs primary first aid and determines need for physician notification. * Performs vital signs, basic evaluative procedures, and tests. * Performs blood draws. * Provides health education to patients and staff. * Responsible to ensure all the medications needed by the patients are ordered appropriately and available in the facility. * Manages and orders supplies and keeps a fully stocked and operational nursing station. * Effectively and professionally communicates with families/loved ones, as appropriate. * Able to effectively and professionally establish rapport with patients. * Provides milieu management throughout the treatment experience and communicates with all team members. * Objectively and accurately documents patient progress as required by policy. * Assists with discharge process. * Assesses patient suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others. * Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, as needed. * Makes timely requests for any absences and ensures coverage for any scheduled shift. * Manages patient's medical needs including schedule appointments, complete referral/ prior authorizations for medical treatments and tests as indicated. * Oversees the medication management system that includes but not limited to, medication planning, storage, ordering and transcribing, administration, monitoring and evaluation. * Other duties as assigned. * Substance Use Disorder Division additional job functions: * Monitoring of CIWA/COW scores for patients on detoxification protocols. * Knowledge of detoxification medication, withdrawal symptoms, and medical complications that can occur in detox. * Eating Disorder Division additional job functions: * Required to sit at a meal and a snack on every shift. * Will work during meal periods to provide supervision and support to patient. * Maintains NG tube and administers bolus feeds when appropriate. Knowledge, Education, & Experience: * Bachelor of Science and Nursing preferred. * ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) accepted. * Holds a current RN license in good standing. * One year experience preferred working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field. * Ability to draw blood required.
$65k-115k yearly est. 5d ago
Behavioral Health Technician (PRN/On-Call)
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Fairfax Station, VA
Behavioral Health Tech III (BHT III) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. BHT III will be contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. BHT III responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing patient interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients. Essential Job Functions: * Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures. * Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values. * Maintains a positive and respectful attitude. * Provides exemplary customer service to all patients. * Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity. * Understand and maintain professional boundaries and professional ethics. * Follows directions as given by all facility leadership. * Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information. * Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule, including but not limited to: waking/bedtime routines and hygiene, meals/snacks, bathroom safety observations, free time. * Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed, for example: patient supervision, vitals, room searches, patient searches, etc. * Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate. * Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position. * Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team. * Supports patient during admission and discharge processes. This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patient to the program, preparing patient for returning home. * Monitors patient activity and documents any significant patient issues. Completes all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift. * Maintains and organized and safe environment, and performs basic housekeeping duties. * Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns. * Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable. * Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings. * Completes all online training, policy verification, and ensures that their employee HR file is kept up to date. * Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle). * Performs other duties as assigned. * Eating Disorder Division: * Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients. * Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model. * Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs. * Has basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery. * Residential Treatment Only: * In states where permissible, passing medicine will be required. Training and/or required certification will be provided. Knowledge, Education & Experience: * Bachelor's Degree preferred * High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred * Two or more years experience working within the mental health, substance use or eating disorder field required * Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License * Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire, training provided * Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided * Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery * Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery
$33k-38k yearly est. 19d ago
Mental Health RN
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Crownsville, MD
The Registered Nurse works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model. Essential Job Functions: * Meets with each potential new admission and completes face to face assessment. Screens for medical appropriateness for admission to facility and consults with the medical/psychiatric provider to receive orders for admission. Supports the process by checking belongings, providing searches, etc. as needed. * Completes initial nursing assessment and full medical admission process upon admission for each patient. * Ensures all orders from medical/psychiatric providers are carried out. * Ensure that all patients have signed informed consent for medications prior to the 1st dose. * Administers medications as prescribed and administers PRN medications and documents effectiveness within timelines. * Must demonstrate knowledge of Axis I diagnosis and symptoms. * Develops and initiates the Nursing Care Plan. * Ensures proper narcotic diversion protocols as per policy are completed each shift * Meets regularly with medical staff and treatment team to discuss patient care, needs and interventions. * Provides assessment of medical problems as needed. * Performs primary first aid and determines need for physician notification. * Performs vital signs, basic evaluative procedures, and tests. * Performs blood draws. * Provides health education to patients and staff. * Responsible to ensure all the medications needed by the patients are ordered appropriately and available in the facility. * Manages and orders supplies and keeps a fully stocked and operational nursing station. * Effectively and professionally communicates with families/loved ones, as appropriate. * Able to effectively and professionally establish rapport with patients. * Provides milieu management throughout the treatment experience and communicates with all team members. * Objectively and accurately documents patient progress as required by policy. * Assists with discharge process. * Assesses patient suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others. * Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, as needed. * Makes timely requests for any absences and ensures coverage for any scheduled shift. * Manages patient's medical needs including schedule appointments, complete referral/ prior authorizations for medical treatments and tests as indicated. * Oversees the medication management system that includes but not limited to, medication planning, storage, ordering and transcribing, administration, monitoring and evaluation. * Other duties as assigned. * Substance Use Disorder Division additional job functions: * Monitoring of CIWA/COW scores for patients on detoxification protocols. * Knowledge of detoxification medication, withdrawal symptoms, and medical complications that can occur in detox. * Eating Disorder Division additional job functions: * Required to sit at a meal and a snack on every shift. * Will work during meal periods to provide supervision and support to patient. * Maintains NG tube and administers bolus feeds when appropriate. Knowledge, Education, & Experience: * Bachelor of Science and Nursing preferred. * ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) accepted. * Holds a current RN license in good standing. * One year experience preferred working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field. * Ability to draw blood required.
$65k-115k yearly est. 22d ago
Behavioral Health Technician (Full-Time)
Discovery Behavioral Health 4.1
Discovery Behavioral Health job in Crownsville, MD
Behavioral Health Tech II (BHT II) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. BHT II will be contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. BHT II responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing patient interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients. Essential Job Functions: * Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures. * Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values. * Maintains a positive and respectful attitude. * Provides exemplary customer service to all patients. * Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity. * Understand and maintain professional boundaries and professional ethics. * Follows directions as given by all facility leadership. * Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information. * Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule, including but not limited to: waking/bedtime routines and hygiene, meals/snacks, bathroom safety observations, free time. * Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed, for example: patient supervision, vitals, room searches, patient searches, etc. * Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate. * Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position. * Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team. * Supports patient during admission and discharge processes. This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patient to the program, preparing patient for returning home. * Monitors patient activity and documents any significant patient issues. Completes all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift. * Maintains and organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties. * Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns. * Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable. * Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings. * Completes all online training, policy verification, and ensures that their employee HR file is kept up to date. * Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle). * Performs other duties as assigned. * Eating Disorder Division: * Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients. * Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model. * Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs. * Has basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery. * Residential Treatment Only: * In states where permissible, passing medicine will be required. Training and/or required certification will be provided. Knowledge, Education & Experience: * Bachelor's Degree preferred * High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred * One or more years experience working within the mental health, substance use or eating disorder field preferred * Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License
$35k-40k yearly est. 5d ago

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