DAS LPN - $5,000 Hiring Bonus with Mon-Fri 8-4 Schedule

$5,000 HIRING BONUS paid in installments: $1,250 at 3 months, $1,250 at 6 months, and $2,500 at 1 year!! New grads are encouraged to apply!!

Mon-Fri work schedule:

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (hours can be flexible)

• Training provided
• Agency vans provided for any consumer transport
• Hundreds of accredited continuing education credits (CEUs) from national and state boards offered!

Wesley Family Services offers the following benefits:

ALL EMPLOYEES

Tuition discounts - up to a 20% discount on tuition for certain degree programs at local partnering colleges Annual performance evaluations with pay increase eligibility Employee Assistance Program Free licensure supervision (minimum work hours may apply) WFS Wellness Center myStrength Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

10 paid holidays + paid Celebration Day 15 paid time off days 1st year, 20 paid time off days 2nd year, continues to increase Tuition reimbursement for qualifying courses of up to $2,000 per semester or course ($6,000 per fiscal year maximum reimbursement) Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of work) Two weeks paid parental leave Employer paid life insurance Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance Adult Diversion and Acute Stabilization (DAS)

Program:

A voluntary, short-term (14-30 days), 14 bed, crisis stabilization program designed to prevent/divert psychiatric hospitalizations or used as a step down for consumers who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospitalization. The DAS unit provides a home-like environment in a comfortable and private setting for consumers to be evaluated and participate in crisis stabilization activities. The program is staffed 24/7 and offers basic psychiatric assessments, medication monitoring, clinical groups, and activities designed to ensure a successful transition back to the consumer's home/community setting. Job Purpose/Summary The Adult DAS LPN Caseworker provides direct care services for consumers who are experiencing immediate crisis-related psychiatric emergencies. The position administers and dispenses medications to consumers, as well as safeguards medications stored at the office. The incumbent schedules and attends psychiatric/some medical appointments with consumers. The Adult DAS LPN Caseworker provides individual, basic, and bio-psychosocial assessments, service linkages in a co-occurring environment, and co-occurring, individual, and group sessions. The incumbent promotes coping skills and assists in the planning/preparation of the discharge process.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.
• Mental health experience preferred .

Licenses, Certifications & Clearances:

• Act 33/34 Clearances
• FBI Clearance
• Valid State of PA Class 1 Drivers License
• Access to properly insured motor vehicle for client transportation and fieldwork and a safe driving record

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Exhibits ethical business behavior and maintains confidentiality of information and compliance as required by WFS policy.
• Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity and to contribute to a work environment where diversity is welcomed and supported.
• Commitment to supporting the Quality Whole Person Care® service philosophy and work-place culture.
• Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
• Commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems.
• Commitment to valuing a nurturing family as the ideal environment.
• Capacity to maintain a helping role and intervene appropriately to meet service goals.
• Ability to make nursing assessments, plan interventions, and implement treatment plans.
• Ability to perform professionally the technical aspects of nursing.
• Ability to make perspective observations of consumers' conditions and document accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working rapport with consumers, other members of the mental health team, or service providers.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of consumers and staff.
• Ability to establish a respectful relationship with consumers to help them gain skills and confidence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers or professionals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage time by prioritizing and organizing activities to meet agency, county, and state statistical guidelines and required time frames.
• Knowledge of the principles used in providing CRR/DAS services: o Recovery principles o Co-occurring disorder education
• Knowledge of risk assessments and the ability to conduct suicide and violence risk assessments.
• Ability to collaboratively document services in recovery-oriented means (e.g., assessments, progress notes discharge summaries).
• Ability to assess consumers and their specific needs: o Individual, current circumstances o Mental status exam o Diagnosis - knows broad diagnostic categories o Co-occurring disorders o Co-morbidity of medical conditions o Medication management o Crisis management skill development
• Knowledge of position responsibilities, including state mandates and county expectations.
• Knowledge and skill in the development and implementation of crisis intervention strategies (i.e., proactive vs. reactive interventions).
• Ability to identify and manage the symptoms of severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of medications for managing the symptoms of severe mental illness.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with other community agencies, the general public, and agency staff.
• Knowledge of service planning: o Collaborative service planning principles o Process of developing a collaborative service plan o Development of crisis plans o Development of WRAP plans o Development of mental health advanced directives
• Knowledge about identifying and managing substance use problems: o Knowledge of 12-step programs, groups, area resources, recovery/prevention/rehabilitation, children/adolescents with disorders, planning, and documentation o Ability to identify symptoms, support systems, and community resources o Knowledge of the treatment needs of the MISA population and internal and external resources o Knowledge of the needs of the adult population and community resources (e.

g., inpatient units, dual diagnosis, intensive outpatient services, etc.)

• Knowledge of identifying and managing co-morbid health problems, as well as promoting wellness.
• Ability to help consumers find meaningful activity, employment, and maintain employment.
• Ability to set appropriate limits.
• Knowledge of the guidelines and regulations for all CRR/DAS program worker positions.
• Ability to utilize supervision in a constructive manner.
• Ability to work independently, utilizing good judgment.
• Knowledge of ways to access services: resources, benefits, commitment procedures.
• Ability to assist with the coordination of services across programs/providers.
• Effective use of problem resolution - advocacy, data, grievances.
• Knowledge of recovery resources - informal supports, services. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Assists with implementation of consumer's individual service plan (ISP), facilitates consumer's participation in external daytime services, such as the Partial Hospital program, psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR), socialization rehabilitation, leads psycho-educational groups discussing co-occurring disorders and medication education, and provides 1-on-1 counseling sessions.
• Participates with the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Assists with follow through recommendations.
• Communicates with consumers, families, significant others, or service providers. Provides supportive interventions as warranted.
• Prepares and administers medications prescribed by the physician, such as oral medications (e.g., indigent meds) or injectable medications.
• Coordinates ordering necessary medical supplies as needed.
• Assists in safeguarding medications stored on the agency premises in accordance with established agency procedures.
• Assesses the needs of consumers who may become physically ill while at the CRR/DAS unit.
• Serves on the agency's Pharmacy Utilization Review Committee (PURC) and other agency panels/teams as appointed.
• Collaborates with pharmacies, physicians, service providers, and the medical secretary to resolve consumer medication issues.
• Utilizes supervision, current literature, consultations, and staff development opportunities.
• Coordinates educational/staff development in-services for agency staff on medications relevant to mental health care providers.
• Adheres to PA regulations and the requirements set forth by the federal agencies of OSHA and the Department of Transportation governing the management of infectious and chemotherapeutic waste, storage, and removal.
• Assists in psychiatric crisis situations.
• Dispenses controlled stimulant prescriptions only as physician prescribed (i.e., every month), while consumer is compliant.
• Advocates for consumers applying for indigent medications.
• Attends scheduled department meetings.
• Assists consumers with arranging medical and psychiatric appointments with their Service Coordinators or any service members as needed. Assures consumers have scheduled psychiatric appointments, as needed, each week and attends these appointments when consumers request staff input.
• Provides frequent and on-going emotional support and intervention and utilizes effective problem-solving techniques on a routine basis to consumers in various degrees of emergency crisis.
• Responsible for and assists co-workers with completing and coordinating consumers' admissions and discharges, along with organizing case records as delegated.

Takes lead role with all medication orders, while communicating with pharmacies involved with consumers. Seeks CCBHO, Allegheny County, Value, and Westmoreland County authorizations for admissions, along with following through on requesting additional days of stay.

• Communicates and participates in the resolution of clinical and treatment issues with internal professionals regarding individual services and program operations.
• Ensures that prescribed medications are taken by the consumer on a timely basis and according to physician instructions. Completes medication administration documentation, including pill counts. Trains newly hired staff on medication administration and the Quick MAR process.
• Provides training and orientation to newly hired staff in the CRR/DAS program.

How to

Apply:

You can submit through Indeed, but also go to our website directly at: wfspa.org/careers Quality Whole Person Care® is Wesley Family Services' service philosophy that aims to enhance the clinical care provided to individuals served while also helping to strengthen the way we support one another as colleagues. WFS has embedded QWPC practices which emphasize every person has value in all aspects of services and work-place culture. WFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, or military/veteran status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

nursing: 1 year (Required) mental health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) LPN License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

New Kensington, PA 15068 (Required)

Work Location:

In person