Back to Category ListRN/LPN Crisis Specialist (Psychiatric) (Part Time)
Location: 112 N. Broad St.
Department: Mobile Crisis Response
Position Overview: A MMPSprovides behavioral health crisis intervention and prevention services to adults, adolescents and children in an age appropriate and culturally competent manner. MMPS use specialized clinical and/or medical techniques to manage persons exhibiting behavioral or mental health challenges in a variety of community settings. An MMPS will:
- Administer medications prescribed verbally by an on-call psychiatrist.
- Perform medical, clinical, or mental health assessments & evaluations as necessary.
- Work with first responders in emergency situations involving behavioral health clients, to determine need for psychiatric consults, on-site interventions and applications for commitments.
- Provide crisis intervention in atypical settings i.e.- schools, temporary or transient placement homes while cofacilitating with partner agencies (i.e.- PSD, OSH, DHS, PCA)
- Provide family intervention in clients homes in emergency situations.
- Make recommendations on treatment planning and client disposition with the guidance of the Mental Health Emergency Services Coordinator.
We are seeking dedicated professionals who:
- Desire to embrace and advance the philosophy and objectives of JFK Behavioral Health
- Can facilitate customized, controlled interpersonal communication with aggressive and suicidal clients in volatile situations.
- Engage in active listening, while maintaining a keen awareness of surroundings
- Can be respectful and sensitive mediators and support for families of individuals in crisis.
- Have in-depth familiarity with the behavioral health system, and can interface with all levels & agents in the system.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nursing program and currently certified/licensed in the state of Pennsylvania
- Experience in crisis prevention/intervention in psychiatric emergency services, family counseling, inpatient treatment or as part of a Mobile Emergency Team.
- Possess a valid, state-issued drivers license.
Schedule: to be detrmined
