POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse (RN) functions as a clinical member of the multidisciplinary team and provides recovery oriented treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to clients enrolled in the ACT program. This position is responsible for assessing the physical and mental health needs of each program participant in conjunction with the psychiatrist, which includes planning medical interventions for inclusion in the treatment plan, providing health education, making appropriate referrals to community physicians and maintaining regular contact with the provider pharmacy. The incumbent is also responsible for management of the medication monitoring service which includes maintaining appropriate medication inventory, storage, and security systems; ensuring that all MARs are accurate and up-to-date;, and maintaining up-to-date written and verbal record keeping. Communication with other program staff regarding the clients' medical conditions and medication needs is also critical. The RN, along with every member of the ACT team, must adhere to the fidelity standards, DPW regulations, and the policies and procedures established by the organization.
The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program is for persons with a serious mental illness who have typically not benefited from more traditional outpatient services. This treatment program is designed around the individual needs of the client so that long-term, therapeutic relationships are developed throughout the community.
The goal is to help clients reduce hospitalizations, increase independent living in the community, build more positive relationships, secure employment and experience an overall greater satisfaction with life.
The ACT team, consisting of a psychiatrist, therapists, nurses, mental health workers, peer specialists and a team leader, collaborates closely with each consumer to find various services that promote physical and emotional wellness.
A dedicated ACT Team provides such things as: Service coordination to meet individual needs, Psychiatric services, Individual and group therapy, Substance abuse counseling, Work related services, Daily living skills, Social and interpersonal relationship counseling, Leisure-time skill training, Family education and support, Peer support services.
The ACT Team provides the intensive rehabilitation, treatment and support services geared toward assisting that client achieve his or her life goals.
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ABOUT US:
Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
STAIRWAYS MISSION:
Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.