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About the role
Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person‑centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.
Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence‑based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in corrections. Perks of working in correctional healthcare: opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population, exposure to diverse patient demographics, focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care, development of skills in a unique healthcare setting.
Location: Atascocita – 2310 1/2 Atascocita Rd., Humble, TX 77396. About Our Atascocita Location (Harris County): Alpharus Health’s largest facility, Atascocita is a residential correctional center focused solely on substance use treatment for court‑ordered clients. With 12 buildings and nearly 500 clients, the facility provides a structured, secure environment without armed guards. Staff work collaboratively in a team of 170, including counselors, probation officers, and support staff. The location is undergoing major renovations to become a state‑of‑the‑art treatment center. We foster a supportive culture with team‑building activities, recognition programs, and a strong mission‑driven focus on recovery and rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
- Conducts comprehensive nursing assessment of clients’ medical needs, confers with clinical team members to develop care plans, and implements plans and case management to address identified needs.
- Performs triage, and routine or complex treatments.
- Serves as member of treatment team by reporting client observations and evaluations of medical problems.
- Administers prescribed medications.
- Conducts educational classes and seminars for clients and staff concerning health, medical issues, infection control and so forth.
- Maintains required client charts, documents and records related to assessment, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Assists physicians in conducting examinations and treatments.