Psychiatric Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Currently, we are seeking a Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse (2881-02) to work in our Homeless Services Division. The position provides community-based supports to individuals in compliance with the Agency service contract and policies and procedures. Approximately 75% of work is done in the community. The selected candidate does home based visitations and interacts with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that participants receive individualized services designed to meet their needs and to help them successfully maintain housing and accomplish their recovery goals.

Some of the responsibilities include the following :

• Coordinate the behavioral and physical health care needs of service participants.
• Monitor participant’s medication and provide psychiatric nursing services consistent with physician orders and standard nursing practices.
• Participate as a member of a focused team which provides Assertive Community Treatment services to ensure that service participants reach their maximum level of functioning in the community. Approximately 75% of the work is in the community.
• Complete health and biopsychosocial assessments for every active participant.
• Consult with team members regarding development and implementation of the health care needs and goals. Coordinate with team members routine medical, vision, lab and dental appointments. Ensure a mechanism for reporting and follow-up results.
• Consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
• Maintain a record of medical history and on-going medical and treatment records. Service documentation must be submitted in a timely fashion.

Requirements :

Scope :

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.

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description

Horizon House, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of services to individuals 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.

Company Description

Horizon House, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of services to individuals 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.