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JOB SUMMARY- The Graduate Assistant (GA) is a shared position within the College of Health Sciences. The GA is responsible to provide support to Chair, Faculty, Staff and Students within the departments. This includes assisting at recruitment events, internal and external meetings, and supporting student activities as appropriate. The GA will be responsible for communication between external accrediting bodies, state and local entities and other stakeholders.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Create a welcoming environment and ensure equipment is readily available to allow students to practice skills and lab techniques providing guidance as appropriate.2. Assist faculty/lab staff with the set-up and tear down of classroom or lab activities Gather materials or provide access to instructional supplies for adjunct instructors as needed.3. Assist with orientation of Adjunct faculty and students as needed and appropriate.4. Act as a resource to students in completing compliance documents, ordering electronic resources and assist with other program aspects as needed.5. Assist in department - sponsored events such as Packapooloza, Health Science Days, speakers, guest lecturers. Provide support to the faculty for Admissions events.6. Collaborate with other departments to promote program and student activities.7. Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University.Other duties include:· Check and respond to emails promptly.· Send correspondence as needed.· Complete licensure Verification letters as appropriate.· File charts and/or create charts as needed.· Review departmental webpage monthly on Alvernia.edu for needed updates.· Assist with Advisory Board meetings (take notes and minutes)· Assist with marketing events including Zoom sessions or contact prospective students- both undergraduate and graduate.· Organize and create a themed basket for the Mission and Ministry basket raffle· Assist with the development of Marketing materials to promote the programs· Meet with students who need one-on-one attention and practice as needed· Scan files and make copies of files as needed· Ensure all equipment is in good working order.· Send out equipment for repair as directed.· Assist with securing documentation as appropriate for accrediting and approving bodies.· Correspond with stakeholders to share program events and outcomes.QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:1. Current Graduate level student enrolled in a Health Science major with an earned Bachelors degree.2. Strong organizational and communication (written and oral) skills.3. Ability to collaborate with other departments and problem solve as needed.3. Commitment to the mission statement, core values and goals of Alvernia University.4. Strong computer and technology skills5. Ability to accept feedback and demonstrate professional growthPHYSICAL &amp; OTHER REQUIREMENTS:1. The ability to manage multiple tasks and projects throughout the workday and work week.2. The ability to work independently but also the ability to work well with others.3. The ability to be on campus when needed or asked.4. Access to internet off campus.

Alvernia University

Graduate Assistant - Occupational Therapy and Nursing

PHP unitNobody can overcome addiction alone. Make a difference right in your own community by helping those struggling with recoveryDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:<ul><li>Oversee coordination of a patient’s care while in PHP, including daily group therapy, 2 individual sessions per week and family/referent updates as needed.</li><li>Complete clinical assessments (level of care evaluation, biopsychosocial/integrated summary), develop person-centered plans, provide therapeutic intervention and review goals biweekly to determine level of care necessity.</li><li>Aftercare assessment and planning – assess unresolved and deferred problems and write goals in the aftercare plan and coordinate referral to appropriate aftercare providers.</li><li>Oversee the collection of rand urine drug screen and breathalyzer samples from patients and relay results.</li><li>Responsible for documenting treatment plans, progress notes, treatment plan updates, case consultations, telephone calls and discharge summaries in the patient records in a timely fashion.</li><li>Facilitates group therapy and individual counseling that is consistent with the patient’s treatment goals and their treatment plan.</li><li>Family updates and sessions as clinically appropriate</li><li>Responsible for completing necessary utilization review information and forwarding it to the Financial Resource Specialists.</li><li>Works within the ethical constraints of the certified addiction counselor and other professional or organizational ethical standards as they apply to the position.</li><li>Document treatment plans, progress notes, treatment plan updates, case consultations, telephone calls and discharge summaries in the patient electronic health record in accordance with Caron policies and procedures.</li><li>Completes necessary utilization review information.</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the duties or tasks that may be required or assigned.</li></ul>&nbsp;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Must be able to deliver presentations that may be both multiple times and for lengthy time periods.</li><li>Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.</li><li>Must be able to move throughout Caron properties.</li><li>Must be able to ascend and descend stairs.</li><li>This is a safety sensitive position.</li></ul>&nbsp;EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Master’s Degree level in social work, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or related behavioral health services.</li><li>A minimum of 6 months working in the behavioral health field required.</li><li>Preferred Specialty Training (i.e., MI, DBT, MBSR, CPT, CBT, EMDR, Trauma and Rainbow Advocacy)</li><li>Experience in lifespan developmental issues for their respective populations.</li><li>Experience in facilitating group therapy required.</li><li>Must possess a valid PA driver’s license and must comply with ACT 33 of Pennsylvania law to work with youth populations, when applicable.</li><li>If in recovery, two years of uninterrupted sobriety preferred.</li></ul>

Caron Treatment Centers

PHP Behavioral Health Therapist

Join a purpose-driven team at Caron Treatment Centers, where for nearly 70 years, we’ve been helping people find a path to recovery from addiction and rebuild their lives. We offer real careers with real opportunities for growth, comprehensive training, and a commitment to work-life balance. Our benefits include generous paid time off, company-paid life and disability insurance, professional growth and development, tuition reimbursement, a competitive 401(k) plan, and robust&nbsp;medical, dental, and vision plans. We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive environment, with a culture of teamwork, compassion, and dedication to our mission. Start a career that saves lives at a company that values yours!&nbsp;Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Reports pertinent observations in regard to individual patient care needs and makes suggestions regarding medical treatment plan and competently implement/instruct all care in the appropriate nursing practice to all staff with oversight by the RN.</li><li>Serve as a resource to treatment team members.</li><li>Perform nursing LOC and review patient histories to document all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record on all patients admitted to Caron with oversight by the RN.</li><li>Prepare patients for examination: height/weight, vitals, collect and process lab specimens including UDS, UA, Chem Sticks, etc., following proper infection control procedures.</li><li>Utilize safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy including the oversight of self-administration observation of medication.</li><li>Administer and monitor the effects of medications, ensure accurate medication is administered for controlled substances and conduct accurate med counts. Accurately and in a timely manner orders medication from the pharmacy as directed by physician order, to replenish stock, and/or refill patient medications.</li><li>Correctly enter, take off, and implement physician orders.</li><li>Provide appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans, if applicable.</li><li>Conduct 14-day, 25-day and PRN weekly meetings with patients for assigned units, if applicable.</li><li>Monitor and/or perform diagnostic screening tests as ordered by the physician.</li><li>Monitor and/or perform withdrawal assessments and appropriately implement/instruct the necessary nursing interventions.</li><li>Accurately perform and/or reviews triage information including accurate and thorough D&amp;A history and contact the physician for admission medical orders.</li><li>Accurately and thoroughly document in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures.</li><li>Provide thorough and accurate patient information during shift exchange for end of shift report.</li><li>Schedule all patient appointments related to their medical treatment.</li><li>Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands and work mandatory overtime as needed.</li><li>Attend all mandatory trainings as identified by Caron policy.</li><li>Attend multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings, if applicable.</li><li>Maintain the quality control logs.</li><li>Notify the physician in an appropriate and timely manner of changes in the patient’s medical condition.</li><li>Ensure the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintain a clean, organized work environment.</li><li>Complete yearly training requirements and mentor new employees.</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.</li><li>Standing: up to several hours at a time, this may include walking, climbing steps, and descending steps.</li><li>Walking: must be able to ambulate throughout the assigned facilities on campus or Caron properties.</li><li>Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.</li></ul>EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Currently licensed as LPN in Pennsylvania.</li><li>1-2 years’ experience working as an LPN</li><li>Current CPR/First Aid training/certification.</li><li>21 years of age or older is required</li><li>Requires a current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license</li><li>Two years continuous sobriety preferred if in recovery.</li><li>Previous hospital/chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program experience desired.</li><li>Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age specific patient populations preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of electronic medical record and charting.</li></ul>#IND101

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per Diem

Please note this position is working in Caron's Women's units.Caron is one of the leading treatment centers in the US and is recognized for high-quality, evidence-based methods and thought leadership in addiction medicine. Mentored by respected experts in the field and ranked among Newsweek’s Best Treatment Centers in PA five years in a row, Caron has built a culture that supports and sustains trauma-informed, resilient staff at all levels of the organization and values personal and professional growth. We invest in our employees, providing financial plans, generous Paid Time Off programs, paid holidays, 401K employer match, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and benchmarking to ensure ongoing competitive compensation. Full-Time employee benefits also include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages with wellness plan reduced insurance premiums and company-paid life and disability insurance. Apply today to begin a rewarding career with us.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:&nbsp;<ul><li>Oversees coordination of a patient’s care while in residential services, including the integration of family sessions, school expectations, communication with referral sources, assessment of patient progress and communication to the clinical team regarding special treatment needs and procedures. &nbsp;</li><li>Completes initial patient assessments such as psychosocial assessment, gathering patient goals and completing family assessments.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Utilize the multi-disciplinary treatment team to determine appropriate level of care and to identify behavioral health needs that can be treated in Caron’s continuum as well as those that require external placement.</li><li>Facilitates group therapy and individual counseling.</li><li>Work&nbsp;with the Family Therapist to assess family dynamics and recommend the family education program and ongoing family therapy. Develops a comprehensive continuing care plan that includes input from the clinical referents, internal referents, multi-disciplinary treatment teams, family, and patient.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Works within the ethical constraints of the certified addiction counselor and other professional or organizational ethical standards as they apply to the position.&nbsp;</li><li>Document treatment plans, progress notes, treatment plan updates, case consultations, telephone calls and discharge summaries in the patient electronic health record in accordance with Caron policies and procedures.&nbsp;</li><li>Completes necessary utilization review information.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>This position will work on units throughout Core and Signature programs based on census and staff coverage needs.</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the duties or tasks that may be required or assigned.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:&nbsp;&nbsp;The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Must be able to work extended hours and travel as needed</li><li>Must be able to deliver presentations that may be both multiple times and for lengthy time periods&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to move throughout Caron properties&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to ascend and descend stairs&nbsp;</li><li>This is a safety sensitive position&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Master’s degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human services agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting OR bachelor's degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling or other related field and 1 year of clinical experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.</li><li>Preferred Specialty Training (i.e., MI, DBT, MBSR, CPT, CBT, EMDR, Trauma and Rainbow Advocacy)&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in lifespan developmental issues for their respective populations&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in facilitating group therapy preferred&nbsp;</li><li>Must possess a valid PA driver’s license and must comply with ACT 33 of Pennsylvania law to work with youth populations, when applicable&nbsp;</li><li>If in recovery, two years of uninterrupted sobriety preferred&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Must possess a basic understanding of addiction and addiction interaction disorders.</li><li>Ability to work with individuals and family members from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of individuals and their family members, and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the individual’s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals. This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with patients, staff, and representatives of community agencies.&nbsp;</li><li>Fundamental knowledge of mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures to include common medications and their effects/side effects.&nbsp;</li><li>Must possess the willingness and capacity for growth, both personally and professionally.&nbsp;</li><li>Must have the ability to be objective, empathetic while addressing the individual needs of the respective patients, referrals, and family members.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be computer literate and able to work with most Microsoft applications along with network components.&nbsp;</li><li>Must have fluid communication skills and the ability to document insights and observations in a clinical record.&nbsp;</li><li>Must possess a high degree of professionalism and be able to keep confidential information and treat sensitive clinical information ethically.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to keep all clinical work within the guidelines of licensure, accreditation and Caron standards throughout his/her work.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be thoroughly familiar and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles and programs of the various 12 step fellowships.&nbsp;</li><li>Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.&nbsp;</li></ul>#IND102

Addictions Therapist

Our Per Diem&nbsp;requirements are one weekend shift per month as well as one holiday per year.&nbsp;Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assume the charge nurse role if applicable and/or unit nurse role by:</li><li>Receiving and giving accurate and thorough shift reports</li><li>Keeping the physicians informed of patient’s conditions, change of conditions, LOC and triage information and needs</li><li>Correctly entering and taking off physician orders</li><li>Oversight of the care of patients by auxiliary personnel</li><li>Organizing and delegating patient care activities</li><li>Monitoring and/or performing diagnostic screening tests as ordered by physician</li><li>Providing thorough and accurate patient information during shift exchange for end of shift report</li><li>Assess individual patient care needs, initiate medical treatment plan and competently implement/instruct all care in the appropriate nursing practice to all staff.</li><li>Serve as a resource to treatment team members.</li><li>Perform nursing assessments, LOC, and review patient histories to document all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record on all patients admitted to Caron.</li><li>Prepare patients for examinations: height/weight, vitals, collect and process lab specimens including UDS, UA, Chem Sticks, etc. following proper infection control procedures.</li><li>Utilize safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy including the oversight of self-administration observation of medication.</li><li>Administer and monitor the effects of medications, ensure accurate medication is ordered and administered for controlled substances and conduct accurate med counts.</li><li>Provide appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans.</li><li>Conduct 14-day, 25-day and PRN meetings with patients for assigned units when in unit nurse role.</li><li>Monitor and/or perform withdrawal assessments and appropriately implement/instruct the necessary nursing interventions.</li><li>Accurately and thoroughly document in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures.</li><li>Schedule all patient appointments related to their medical treatment.</li><li>Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands and work mandatory overtime as needed.</li><li>Attend all mandatory trainings as identified by Caron policies.</li><li>Attend multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings when in unit nurse role.</li><li>Maintain the quality control logs.</li><li>Provide support services for patient care issues to staff at other Caron facilities.</li><li>Maintain adequate staffing for each shift.</li><li>Ensure the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintain a clean and organized work environment.</li><li>Complete yearly training requirements and mentor new employees.</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.</li><li>Standing: up to several hours at a time, this may include walking, climbing steps, and descending steps.</li><li>Walking: must be able to ambulate throughout the assigned facilities on campus or Caron properties.</li><li>Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.</li></ul>EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Currently licensed as RN or LPN in Pennsylvania.</li><li>Current Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) certification preferred.</li><li>1-3 years’ experience working as an RN or LPN preferably in ER, acute care or mental health setting</li><li>Current CPR/First Aid training/certification.</li><li>21 years of age or older is required</li><li>Requires a current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license</li><li>Two years continuous sobriety preferred if in recovery.</li><li>Previous hospital/chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program experience desired.</li><li>Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age specific patient populations preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of electronic medical record and charting.</li></ul>

Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Professional Nursing License in Pennsylvania Master’s degree in nursing or matriculation into a graduate program with completion of Master of Science in Nursing Degree within 5 years of initial hire Experience in teaching and clinical supervision preferred Additional Position Requirements upon hire: &nbsp;1. Complete all necessary onboarding and orientation for the University and &nbsp; &nbsp; clinical site assigned. &nbsp;2. Attend course or level meetings per contract. &nbsp;3. Provide current resume, transcripts for all nursing programs attended, &nbsp; &nbsp; health and security clearances, and Professional

ADJUNCT CLINICAL/SIM LAB INSTRUCTOR (Nursing)

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Professional Nursing License in Pennsylvania Minimum of a master’s degree in nursing, terminal degree or working toward a terminal degree required for teaching in a graduate level course. &nbsp;&nbsp; Experience in teaching and specialization in subject matter preferred Additional Position Requirements upon hire: 1. &nbsp; &nbsp;Attend course or level meetings per contract. Provide current resume, transcripts for all nursing programs attended, health and security clearances, and Professional Development Plan at the beginning of any academic year contracted.

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