Therapeutic Act Worker

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 4 years within mental health setting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services, initiates, and carries out individual client-related treatment plans and liaison services with the inpatient and outpatient programs and other community services providers.
• Prepares for a client's discharge from the program by developing a client-specific discharge plan upon program entry and makes community referrals.
• Provides direct instruction of activities of daily living in accordance with program, county, and state regulations.
• Reports all maintenance issues to leadership or designee according to policy.
• Maintains program building and client apartments according to set policies and regulations.
• Participates in program performance improvement activities.
• Designs and implements individual treatment plans for clientele.
• Ensures clientele is receiving appropriate financial resources and coordinates same.
• Assists program nurse in client medication observation and documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED