21-357 Licensed Practical Nurse

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.

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 POSITION:    Licensed Practical Nurse (Full-Time) Center of Excellence                                          PAY GRADE:  12

                        New Kensington, PA  

WAGE:  33,014 (with an excellent benefits package and other incentives!)

→Agency paid health & dental plans.                                                →Retirement savings plan with Agency match.

→Paid holidays.                                                                                       →Generous paid time off plans.

→Opportunity for growth and advancement.                                 →Tuition discounts with participating colleges/universities.

      ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                              

• Conducts assessment and diagnostic services of assigned clients to develop a comprehensive Service Plan for substance abuse treatment and services.
• Completes client assessments, monitors coordination of care and the progress of client.
• Assists in the coordination of client flow, identification, referral contacts and follow-up.
• Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory standards, program policy and/or state project requirements.
• Available for On-call and after hour services.
• Collaborates with established community programs and agencies as client advocate with the social services network; to include the court system.
• Offers guidance on the recovery experience to include stage appropriate recovery education.
• Assists clients in meeting their recovery goals by utilizing the phases of recovery:  engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization and sustained recovery maintenance.
• Educates consumers, family members and professional staff about the recovery process; the damaging role that stigma can play in understanding recovery and offer support related to obstacles that are often encountered during the early stages of recovery.
• Will provide individualized person centered services/support to assigned clients.
• Provides vision driven hope and encouragement regarding opportunities for varying levels of involvement in community based activities (i.e. work, school, relationships, and physician activities).
• Assess individuals for medical needs.
• Assists clients to become established with primary care.
• Educate individuals on Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Provide support with MAT.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, as well as agency policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:                     

• Graduate of an approved Practical Nurse Program;
• Current and valid LPN licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
• ANA certification in Psychiatric or Community Health nursing or eligibility for same.
• Self identifies personal experience with addiction recovery or co-occurring services.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from Pennsylvania State Police and Child Abuse Clearances from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.  
•   Ability to transport oneself and/or clients in an insured vehicle, as program or client needs dictate.
• Ability to observe client's behavior and keep accurate and detailed charts and records.
• Demonstrated ability to handle clients with acute or chronic mental health condition.
• Ability to work independently following established policies and procedures, including emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate with effectiveness, and provide constructive feedback and direction to staff.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.sphs.org/employment.html FOR CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR STOP INTO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AT 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA.    POSTING#21-357.

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