Behavioral Health Group is opening a new outpatient substance abuse treatment clinic in late December in Joplin, Missouri.  We are seeking qualified health care professionals at competitive salaries with excellent benefits for the following positions:
 

Facility hours will be Monday-Friday 6AM-1:30PM; Saturday 7-10AM; closed Sunday.
  

Medical Director (Part Time) MD or DO; DEA approved

Total medical responsibility for clinic patients.

• Must be able to assess individuals applying for admission as well as the physical and mental stability for outpatient substance abuse treatment
  
• Must be available to participate in utilization reviews and quality improvement
  
• Evaluates individuals applying for admission
  
• Conducts physical exams as required by federal, state and BHG policy
  
• Evaluates lab results, urine drug screen resuilts, writes orders based upon the individual needs of the patients, reviews medical therapy and documents those activities in patient charts
  
• Serves as advisor to the medical and cousneling staff in formulation and implementation of each patient's medical treatment
  
• Participates in staff meetings and is available for consultation with clinic staff
• Participates in community consultation and mental health education as it relates to substance abuse
  
• Ensures medical responsibility is covered during his/her absence and ensures 24-hour response to emergency care providers when they require consultation for one of the clinic patients
  
• Collaborates whenever necessary with other physicians, clinics or hospitals participating in the treatment of clinic patients

Clinic Director/Nurse (Est. Start Nov 15) 

Responsible for:

• Direct supervision of facility’s personnel
• Supervision of delivery of treatment services
• Observation and evaluation of patient's progress
• Implementation of company policies and procedures
• Adherence to state, federal and accrediting agency regulatory requirements
• Medicate and observe clients per physician’s orders while maintaining awareness of pertinent Federal, State, and accrediting body requirements relevant to the treatment of addicted individuals

Applicant Requirements:

• Current LPN or RN licensure
• CPR certification
• Must clear DEA background screening (completed by employer)
• Thorough knowledge of drugs, drug affects and drug abuse
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective and timely decision-making
• Capable of effectively delivering positive and negative feedback to subordinates
• Prior experience in the chemical dependency field is preferred
• Excellent phlebotomy, computer and organizational skills

Responsible for:

• Assisting patients in identifying, maximizing, and relating their strengths to appropriate social, educational (academic and vocational), and occupational goals
• Helping the patients prepare and adjust to a drug free existence
• Offering assistance (emotional and physical) in problematic issues
• Attending weekly staff meetings prepared to discuss assigned individual caseload
• Reporting to the Clinic Director for provision of services to assigned patients and adherence to schedules, established program policies and procedures, and applicable Federal, State and Local regulations

Applicant Requirements:

• MSAPCB certified (CSAC II or higher) or licensed mental health professional (LPC, LCSW)
• Prior chemical dependency treatment experience

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Company-provided life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid sick/personal and vacation time
• 11 paid holidays
• Service award and recognition programs

Send inquiries and resumes to MOJoplinNewspaper@bhgrecovery.com or fax: 816.431.2794 for more information. EOE.