Psychiatric Nurse

Psychiatric Nurse

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 qualified candidates for the position of Psychiatric Nurse. Perform shift management in coordination with other ACT shift managers according to established policies and procedures. Provide on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime hours and serve as a backup to evening and weekend staffdocument client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.

Other Responsibilities, but not all-inclusive:

• Provide service coordination (case management) for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team (ITT); assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the client and the ITT, providing individual supportive therapy and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as clients' needs change, educating and supporting clients' families and advocating for clients' rights and preferences.

Qualifications: Board Certified Licensed RN in the State of PA. 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. Detail oriented. Must be available for scheduled emergency on-call service. Must have a valid driver's license.

Scope: Frequent talking and listening. Manual dexterity. May require crisis intervention in emergencies. Flexibility in scheduling and available to do 24-hour on-call coverage. Light lifting and/or carrying, not to exceed 25 lbs. Local travel required, including transporting program clients. May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental, nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan, a tax-sheltered annuity, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement.