LPN

Horizon House Careers•Georgetown, DE

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon House 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, Horizon House has been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual/disabilities, and homelessness to help stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population, focusing on individual strength and choice. We are seeking qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN ) interested in joining our Residential Group Home team at our Sussex location.

Requirements

Board Certified Licensed LPN in the state of Delaware; or participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact to include the state of DE.
Knowledge of mental health systems and supports.
Knowledge of substance abuse systems and supports.
Good communication skills both oral and written.
Ability to work independently.
Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Strong organizational skills.
Successful completion of the Child Abuse Registry and the Adult Abuse Registry background check with no adverse registry findings, and obtain service letters in accordance with 19Del Code Section 708 and 11 Del Code Sections 8563 and 8564.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of recovery plans in collaboration with the participants and assigned staff.
Maintains a case load of assigned participants and completes assigned paperwork in a timely manner.
Act as a liaison, consulting with community agencies and families to maintain coordination of care in the treatment process.
Provides ongoing assessment of participants’ mental health symptoms and responds to recovery plans.
Educates and supervises participants in self-administration of medication.
Ensures annual review of the participants physical condition and assist access to and encourage compliance with treatment for identified physical problems.