The posting
We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.
Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.
The Medication Support Professional (MSP) supports and observes client medication self-administration and provides routine health-services support within Pennsylvania substance use disorder treatment programs. Working under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, the MSP assists with established medication-control processes, maintains accurate documentation, and recognizes and reports observable changes or client-reported health concerns in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
The MSP is an unlicensed support position and does not perform nursing assessments, triage, diagnosis, clinical decision-making, medication administration, or other functions reserved for licensed healthcare professionals.
This position is considered essential during inclement weather, and may be required to work alternate shifts, or at other program locations based on operational needs.
This position works every other weekend, and holidays are determined by staffing patterns and facility needs.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- CPR/First Aid Certified as required by agency's policy
- Current certification as required by state regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in behavioral health, mental health, or substance use treatment
- Healthcare education, CNA, GNA, or medical assistant training.
- Enrolled in a healthcare related education program, or LPN/RN program
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities
Medication Self-Administration Support:
- Support and observe client medication self-administration according to approved procedures.
- Support and observe client medication self-administration in accordance with the "Five Rights" of medication administration and established agency procedures.
- Document self-administration, refusals, omissions, and unavailable medications in the EHR.
- Maintain medication security, storage, counts, inventory, and accountability; report discrepancies.
- Report on medication concerns, suspected errors, side effects, and changes in condition to nursing staff.
- Assist with approved pharmacy requests, refills, and medication disposition as directed.
Client Care & Health Support:
- Obtain and document routine vital signs, weights, and other approved measurements.
- Observe and report client concerns or changes in condition to licensed medical staff.
- Collect admission health information and referral documents; enter approved information in the EHR.
- Provide CPR/First Aid and follow emergency procedures within training and agency policy
- Provide emotional support and maintain a therapeutic environment.
Coordination & Documentation:
- Assist with appointments, referrals, transportation, screenings, and follow-up care as directed.
- Maintain accurate health records, logs, medical supplies, and assigned documentation audits.
- Coordinate and assist nursing staff and healthcare providers with routine client care activities, appointments, and follow-up needs as directed.
- Communicate relevant information with nurses, providers, pharmacies, and treatment-team members.
Compliance & Safety:
- Adhere to regulations and HIPAA guidelines.
- Follow infection control and safety protocols.
- Work under licensed medical direction; do not independently administer medication, assess or triage clients, determine PRN need, or make clinical decisions.
- Perform only duties permitted for this unlicensed position under law and agency policy
Skills
- Ability to operate electronic health record systems and accurately record and interpret medical data
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work with clients to gain confidence and cooperation
- Ability to successfully work with others from various cultures and backgrounds
- Ability to plan and organize work and prepare appropriate, accurate records and reports
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, health care providers, outside agencies, institutions and the general public
- Skilled at using computers, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suites, and EHR Systems
What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!
For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/
Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.
Come work with us!
Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
