Behavioral Health Nurse Case Manager (LPN)

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The BHN Nurse Care Manager Level I is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who functions as a core member of a collaborative care team including a Clinical Team Leader, Clinicians, Care Coordinators, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Peer Support Specialist, healthcare consultants, and primary care partners. This role primarily supports psychiatric providers and Opioid Health Home programming under MaineCare Section 93, with a focus on medication-assisted treatment (MAT), care coordination, and direct nursing services.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), licensed by the Maine State Board of Nursing.
License must be in good standing with the Maine State Board of Nursing.
Experience with injections such as Sublocade and Brixadi is required.
Demonstrates maturity, initiative, sound judgment, and creativity.
Strong communication skills (oral and written).
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team providing person-centered care.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
Requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Requires ability to perform light lifting (up to 25 pounds).
Requires ability to use a computer for documentation.
Requires ability to respond appropriately to patient needs, including occasional crisis situations in a behavioral health setting.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years of direct service experience in a healthcare or behavioral health setting.
Experience working with individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), Serious Mental Illness (SMI), or co-occurring conditions.
Experience with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

Functions as a core member of a collaborative care team.
Supports psychiatric providers and Opioid Health Home programming.
Focuses on medication-assisted treatment (MAT), care coordination, and direct nursing services.