Description

SUMMARY:

Performs nursing functions to support and enhance the medical role in the treatment of consumers for withdrawal management

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and document physical and behavioral status of consumer and consult with physician/nurse practitioner as necessary.

• Provide managed care organizations required clinical information to obtain authorizations in an accurate and timely manner.

• Document services provided in a legible, timely, and individualized manner.

• Document services provided in accordance with NET, CARF and licensing standards.

• Demonstrate knowledge of ASAM, Subutex protocols, withdrawal management, blood alcohol content, accucheck, pregnancy testing and medication management

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed in the State of PA and knowledge of medical and clinical requirements related to substance use and behavioral healthcare.

• Three years experience in a clinical capacity

• Computer competence and proficiency required

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) level of care Certification (must complete training and certification within 45 days of hire)

NET offers a full benefits package medical, dental, vision and life benefits and much more!

NET is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

About Us:

The Northeast Treatment Center founded in 1970 is one of the largest behavioral health and social service agencies is in the Philadelphia Region. Services are offered at 15 sites throughout Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley and the state of Delaware.

NET Centers (NET) offers support and hope to individuals and families at times of great stress in their lives. A nonprofit agency, NET provides a continuum of trauma informed behavioral health and social services designed to meet complex needs of all family members. These include mental health, addiction treatment, foster care, residential group care, adoption, juvenile justice services and child welfare services. While some services address the needs of the family as a whole and some target individuals, we always strive to foster positive connections within the family to help all family members heal, recover and rebuild.