Overnight Samhsa Jobs (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT PATH INC.

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

WHY WORK AT PATH?

A Career with Meaning

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

• Competitive pay

• Annual increases

• Performance and longevity bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family

• Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time

• No-cost pension plan

• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision

• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities

• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization

• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

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.
• 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. Utilize approved evidence-based practices and tools when providing crisis assessment and intervention, including SAMHSA crisis intervention guidelines and resolution models.
3. Assist the family/supports, if release of information allows, in the understanding of the events that led to the crisis from everyone’s perspective.
4. Develop with the individual and their family/supports, if available, a safety/ crisis plan obtaining everyone’s perspective, strengths and ideas.
5. Provide up to 72 hours of intervention by scheduling follow up appointments at a time convenient for the individual, which includes evening and weekend appointments in the home and community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Minimal in nature.