LPN
Company: Horizon House Inc
Location: Claymont
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Horizon House is a nationally
recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to
developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues and substance
abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania’s oldest psychiatric
rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, Horizon House has been dedicated
to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions,
developmental/intellectual/disabilities and homelessness to help
stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as
possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout
Southeastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House
provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual
strength and choice. We are seeking qualified Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN ) interested in joining our Assertive Community
Treatment (ACT) team at our New Castle County, Delaware location.
Some of the responsibilities include the following. Assist in the
development, implementation, evaluation and revision of recovery
plans in collaboration with the participants and assigned staff.
Maintains a case load of assigned participants and completes
assigned paperwork in a timely manner. Act as a liaison consulting
with community agencies and families to maintain coordination of
care in the treatment process. Provides ongoing assessment of
participant’s mental health symptoms and responds to recovery
plans. Educates and supervises participants in self administration
of medication. Ensures annual review of the participants physical
condition and assist access to and encourage compliance with
treatment for identified physical problems. Qualifications: Board
Certified Licensed LPN in the state of Delaware; or participating
in the Nursing Licensure Compact to include the state of DE.
Knowledge of mental health systems and supports. Knowledge of
substance abuse systems and supports. Good communication skills
both oral and written. Ability to work independently. Possess a
valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Strong
organizational skills. Successful completion of the Child Abuse
Registry and the Adult Abuse Registry background check with no
adverse registry findings, and obtain service letters in accordance
with 19Del Code Section 708 and 11 Del Code Sections 8563 and 8564.
Scope: Frequent talking and listening. Requires the ability to
lift, carry, hold, kneel, stack, stoop, reach and bend which may
include direct intervention with participants. Local travel
required, including transporting participants. May be required to
report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather. May
require crisis intervention in emergency situations. Scheduling
flexibility and possible on-call work are necessary. Horizon House
offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package
including medical and dental, (9) nine paid holidays and generous
time off, tax shelter annuity, tuition reimbursement, retirement
savings plan, opportunity for advancement and more. To be
considered as an applicant for this position please complete the
pre-employment application by going to www.hhinc.org/careers.
Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer TLR
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