PMHCC Inc.·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The LPN provides psychiatric re-assessments, medication management, and rehabilitation services to individuals with severe mental health conditions. They work within a multidisciplinary team to develop strength-oriented treatment plans and ensure continuity of care through community-based support.
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CTT is mandated to provide services to those individuals within the mental health system who present the greatest degree of severity of symptomatology as evidenced by their multiple physical, psychiatric and legal conditions, extensive use of services and lack of follow-through with treatment. This population requires the highest level of medical necessity as defined by the State Adult Environmental Matrix.
As a member of the BE multidisciplinary team the CTT LPN is responsible for conducting psychiatric re-assessments; identifying physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation and support services and sharing shift management responsibility with other staff.
As a member of an BE team, the CTT LPN provides an array of health care support to participants, other team members and service providers. Utilizing the Community Support Program model, the CTT LPN routinely identifies the psychiatric and physical health care needs of these persons.
The LPN is responsible to ensure that the mission, goals and philosophy of CTT are operationalized within the team, especially as they apply to health care services. Provides care appropriate to the age and ethnic/cultural background of the participant.
The incumbent works with staff to ensure continuity of care and enhancement of participant understanding, acquisition and maintenance of independence living skills in the areas of: (a) their daily living situation; (b) interpersonal skills and social support/network building; (c) leisure and recreational support/skills development; (d) maintenance and enhancement of physical and mental needs.
One hundred percent (100%) of the incumbent's contacts are billable services.
Develops, reviews, and revises forms, procedures and standards of care according to accepted National Standards of Nursing Practice Act.
Documents service provided according to CTT policy. Completes Service Documentation as required for all participant-related activities (billable).
Maintains and updates nursing section(s) of the participant’s Personal Record according to CTT policy and procedures standards.
Completes medication administration records (MAR) PO and Intramuscular injection (IM) records according to CTT policy and procedures standards.
Monitors status of participants in acute hospital setting.
Services are provided to community agencies upon request when it is determined by CTT.
Services are provided to teams at regularly-scheduled team meetings and upon request of a team member.
Community services are provided upon request, in consultation with the Clinical Director.
Educational and training sessions are conducted with participants, families, provider agencies and CTT Staff. The incumbent utilizes effective communication skills to communicate with participants, family members and team members, to ensure that participants’ needs are met.
Subject matter and prescription is based upon individual and group needs. Training to meet Accrediting Body standards is also provided.
Other duties as assigned.
Educational and training sessions are conducted with participants, families, provider agencies and CTT Staff. The incumbent utilizes effective communication skills to communicate with participants, family members and team members, to ensure that participants’ needs are met. Subject matter and prescription is based upon individual and group needs. Training to meet Accrediting Body standards is also provided.
Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing and experience working with persons with mental illness. Two (2) years’ experience in the mental health field preferred. Pennsylvania License in good standing. Experience may include internships and/or practicum.
PMHCC, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity. It is our policy to support equal employment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual preferences, age, national origin, disability, behavioral health status, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employees as well as applicants who are currently, or become disabled, must be able to perform the functions of the job with either reasonable accommodation or unaided. PMHCC, Inc. will examine reasonable accommodations on a case by case basis in accordance with the law.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of practical nursing and hold a valid Pennsylvania license in good standing. Experience working with individuals with mental illness is required, with two years of experience in the mental health field preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.