Licensed Practical Nurse-Adult Mobile Crisis Services

PATH, is looking for caring and friendly LPNs that have strong communication and people skills. PATH offers paid holidays, paid vacation, sick, and personal time with a company sponsored 403b. Join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. To work as a team member to provide crisis intervention, support, safety plans and linkages to youth and families in Northeast Philadelphia, Region 1. As an LPN, provide medical assessment, intervention, and support for individuals in crisis to ensure physical safety. The program operates 365 days/year, 24 hours/day.

QUALIFICATIONS;

Diploma in Practical Nursing; 1 year experience in the Behavioral Health system preferred; Licensed as a Practical Nurse in PA; Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle; Basic, Ability to use an Electronic Health Record; Good interpersonal and communication skills.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Provide crisis assessment, intervention, education, and support in person, with assigned team member, within a designated time frame to referrals received by DBH/CBH.
2. Provide first aid, health assessment including vital signs, administer and read rapid drug tests, administer Narcan if needed.
3. Utilize approved evidence-based practices and tools when providing crisis assessment and intervention, including SAMHSA crisis intervention guidelines and resolution models.
4. Assure all interventions are person-centered and driven by the individual and their family/supports.
5. Assist the family/supports, if release of information allows, in the understanding of the events that led to the crisis from everyone's perspective.
6. Assist the individual in obtaining and maintaining culturally appropriate basic living needs including but not limited to housing, food, medical care, recreation, and education through linkage to resources and additional supports.
7. To provide follow-up care and/or transfer to other levels of care from the moment that an assessment is completed, and the plan has been developed.
8. Assure appointments are scheduled at a time and place convenient for the individual.
9. To complete or assist others in completing involuntary commitment petitions.
10. To arrange and follow through with voluntary or involuntary hospitalization admissions.