BRANDYWINE COUNSELING & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC·Newark, Delaware
The Dispensing Nurse is responsible for dispensing methadone and providing clinical services in a welcoming environment. They also assist with the intake process, participate in treatment planning, and manage medical referrals.
Since 1985 Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that prides itself on helping members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance the quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment Services. We promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges. The Dispensing Nurse is responsible for creating a welcoming and healing environment by providing quality, sufficient and appropriate clinical services and maintaining high professional standards.
Are primarily involved in dispensing methadone, a medication long known for its effectiveness in treating opiate addiction. Assists with Intake process Participates in treatment planning meetings. Follows-up on all medical referrals and records actions Facilitates detox entry with proper referral
Qualifications for this position are: Currently licensed registered (RN) or practical nurse (LPN) in the state of Delaware Schedule: Monday - Friday: 4:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Every other Saturday 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Market context
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