Company Description

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

• This is an on-site and full-time role.
• $5,000.00 sign-on bonus available
  • See management for details.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Consults with the Admissions Department to ensure an expeditious admissions process, and that patients are medically appropriate for the level of care.
• Completes a full medical history and physical upon admission for all patients admitted to the program
• Meets with the patients on a weekly basis 
• Prescribes and oversees medications and/or medical interventions, as necessary.
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Psychiatrist, Executive Director, and Clinical Director, to discuss individual treatment progress.
• Acts on behalf of the treatment program when called upon; such interactions may include insurance companies, licensing, and accreditation bodies.
• Documents, timely, in the EMR system.
• Assists program treatment staff in treatment planning.
•  Full adherence to the Discovery Behavioral Health policies and procedures.
• Full adherence to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and licensing regulations, including mandated trainings.
• Full adherence to infection control guidelines.
• Complies with Discovery Behavioral Health’s dress code.
• Completes job tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains professional boundaries at all times.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved medical school and hold a current license in the state of practice
• Must be eligible for membership in the local branch of the State Medical Society
• Must have providing addiction recovery care

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.