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POSITION PURPOSE: 

• We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our community services team. As an RN in community services, you will play a crucial role in providing clinical treatment services to the targeted populations.

• You will work closely with diverse populations, including individuals with serious mental illness and/or drug/alcohol addiction.

• The primary focus of this role is to promote wellness, prevent illness, and improve health outcomes through education, advocacy, and direct patient care. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Deliver/Observe and educate person served on medication(s)/side effects and use

• Provides outreach, case management, counseling, advocacy, and other needed services to clients in any environment including: the streets, shelters, jails, hospitals, homes, apartments, personal care homes, state hospitals, inpatient hospital, and rehab settings.

• Collaboration with treatment team to support techniques that are consumer-first and included trust and respect. 

• Majority (90%) of the work will be conducted in the community

• Ability to develop treatment plans based on consumers stage of change for identified problems and needs

• Ability to implement stage wise treatment interventions as well as exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent clinical situations

• Link individuals to essential services and resources as clinically indicated

• Requires extensive knowledge of Medicaid and Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services policies and regulatory guidelines. 

MINIMUM QUALILFICATIONS

• Working Knowledge and understanding of medication used in treating psychiatric disorders

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in computer documentation and electronic health record systems.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and persons served needs.

• BSN in nursing and 1 year of nursing experience OR RN license and 2 years of nursing experience. Medical experience a plus. 

• Valid Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.

• Valid driver license

• Ability to drive an organization vehicle

• Act 33/34/74 Clearances (Criminal/Child/FBI Department of Human Services)

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen

• Child Protective Services Law training (CPSL)

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS:

WORK SCHEDULE: This is an Exempt (salary) position.  Primarily Monday through Friday daylight.  Will rotate on call responsibilities.

Great Benefit Package: (Benefits start Day 1 of employment): 403B with employer match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance; Paid Holiday Days; Plus more………

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.