Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Carolina Outreach is hiring an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Licensed Practical Nurse in Charlotte, North Carolina. The LPN monitors and oversees medical and clinical aspects of services delivered to clients, 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 interventions, and provides individual counseling, substance abuse treatment, and psycho-educational support. The LPN also helps create transition plans as clients enter or leave services, consults with primary healthcare providers and community medical staff, and ensures documentation such as treatment plans and progress notes is complete. The position supports the ACT team with crisis response on a 24/7/365 basis. The position is full-time and offers an hourly salary range of $25.02–$32.13. Final compensation depends on factors including education, licensure level, experience, and other qualifications. The employer describes consistent referral volume and an established patient base, administrative and scheduling support, flexible scheduling options, supportive clinical and operational leadership, opportunities to develop preferred clinical focus areas, and streamlined onboarding and credentialing support. The role requires an active North Carolina LPN license and at least one year of experience working with the identified population.
Requirements
- Active LPN license in North Carolina.
- At least one year of experience working with the identified population.
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 support to the ACT team on a 24/7/365 basis.
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage through Anthem.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Two dental plan options through Delta Dental.
- Vision plan through EyeMed.
- Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
- Generous paid time off.
- 401(k) or Roth IRA retirement programs administered by Empower.
- 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 eligibility.
- Licensure Residency Program for full-time clinical staff.
- Advancement and career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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