Horizon House, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania’s oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, we have been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout South and North Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice.
We are seeking a qualified Psychiatric Nurse interested in joining our Assertive Community Treatment team in Delaware County PA.
- Provide service coordination (case management) for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team
- Consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
- Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
- Take the lead role or participate in providing medication administration and medical services.
- Provide individual and group treatment in the office and in community settings in a stage-based treatment model that is non-confrontational, considers interactions of mental illness
- Plan and provides work-related supportive services, such as assistance with grooming and person hygiene. Securing of appropriate clothing, wake-up calls and transportation.
- Prior experience in servicing community mental health facilities and their psychiatric needs.
- Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric clinical and psychosocial rehabilitation practices.
- Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Very strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Team and detail oriented.
- Must be available for scheduled emergency on-call service.
Scope:
- Frequent talking and listening.
- May require verbal crisis intervention assistance in emergency situations.
- Must be available for local travel and possess a valid driver’s license.
- Scheduling flexibility and possible on-call work are necessary.
- May be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, hold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend, which may include direct intervention with clients.
Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.
To be considered an applicant, please complete the pre-employment application.
Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.