Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Licensed Practical Nurse (4858)

ncgCARE • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Licensed Practical Nurse monitors and oversees medical and clinical aspects of services, provides medication monitoring and documentation, and delivers psychopharmacological and medical services within the scope of practice. The role collaborates with ACT team members to monitor clients’ clinical status and treatment response, conducts crisis assessments and symptom management, and plans interventions. It also provides individual counseling, substance abuse treatment, and psycho-educational support; assists with transition plans as clients enter or leave services; and consults with primary healthcare providers and community medical staff. The position requires proper documentation, including treatment plans and progress notes, and availability for crisis response and ACT team support on a 24/7/365 basis.

Carolina Outreach serves children, families, and adults across North Carolina with behavioral health needs. The organization describes its approach as comprehensive, integrative, equitable, and inclusive, with an emphasis on supporting clients’ strengths and quality of life. The role offers flexible scheduling options, administrative and scheduling support, supportive leadership, and opportunities to develop preferred clinical focus areas.

Requirements

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in North Carolina.
• At least 1 year of experience working with the identified population.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and credential verification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee all medical and clinical aspects of services delivered.
• Provide medication monitoring and documentation.
• Deliver psychopharmacological and medical services within the scope of practice.
• Collaborate with ACT team members to monitor clinical status and response to treatment.
• Conduct crisis assessments, symptom management, and intervention planning.
• Provide individual counseling, substance abuse treatment, and psycho-educational support.
• Assist in creating transition plans when clients move in and out of services.
• Act as a consultant to primary healthcare providers and community medical staff.
• Ensure proper documentation, including treatment plans and progress notes.
• Be available for crisis response and ACT team support on a 24/7/365 basis.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation of $25.02–$32.13, with final compensation based on education, licensure level, experience, and other qualifications.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Administrative and scheduling support.
• Supportive clinical and operational leadership.
• Opportunities to build preferred clinical focus areas.
• Streamlined onboarding and credentialing support.
• Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Two dental plan options through Delta Dental.
• Affordable vision plan through EyeMed.
• Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for childcare expenses.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) or Roth IRA retirement programs.
• Financial planning and education services at no cost.
• Voluntary supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, and short-term disability coverage.
• Educational assistance, subject to position, hire date, and years of service.
• Licensure Residency Program for full-time clinical staff.
• Advancement and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed