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Addition Recovery Program



The Addiction Recovery Program provides care for adult patients with chemical dependency, including detoxification, residential stabilization, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and aftercare for the general public.

Patient Population
  • Adult

Number of Patients
  • 18 Residential Stabilization Units
  • 40 Outpatients

Counselor/Patient Ratio
  • 1:8

Rotation/Shifts
  • Counselors M-F, 8a - 5p
  • Weekly on call rotation
  • 12 hour shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7a with 8 hour shifts available

Skill Mix
  • Physicians
  • Licensed Practical Nurses
  • Patient Care Technicians
  • Licensed Professional Counselors
  • Licensed Certified Social Workers
  • Licensed Graduate Social Workers
  • Associate Addiction Professional

Unit Requirements
  • Counselors: Masters Level Required, Licensed or license eligible preferred.
  • Knowledge of 12 Step Programs is necessary.
  • LPN: Understanding of the nature of addiction, knowledgeable of detoxification medications and protocol and process.
  • PCT: Understanding of the nature of addiction, able to multi-task, good communication skills, ability to drive 15-passenger van.
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