Licensed Practical Nurse, Behavioral Health

Monarch•Lumberton, NC

About The Position

Make a Difference in Someone’s Life! At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. You Belong at Monarch You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders. Job Highlights: SIGN ON BONUS: $2,500 ($1,000 upon hire; $750 at 6 months; $750 at 1 year) This Opportunity: The primary responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse, Crisis are to provide direct and indirect services, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, to individuals in need of crisis assessment, injection clinic, or outpatient services.

Requirements

Associates: Nursing, High School Diploma (Required)
Drivers License (Valid) - USA, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Board of Nursing
Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder | 1 Year | Required

Responsibilities

Schedule individuals for crisis and assessment services and triage individuals who present with emergent medical and/or psychiatric problems.
Perform clinical intakes with individuals requesting services, coordinate with screening/referral and individuals to ensure continuity of care.
Complete documentation required to ensure that the medical record for crisis and assessment services meets state and accreditation standards, coordinating with STR, psychiatrists/nurse practitioners, providers, and crisis services staff.
Schedule individuals for the Injection Clinic as well as doing injections of psychotropic medication, educate and support individuals about medication.
Complete documentation required to ensure that the medical record for crisis and assessment services meets state and accreditation standards, engage with drug company representatives who supply samples or coupons.
Deal effectively with a variety of people, which includes individuals requesting services, staff, providers, and the public.
Input electronic medical record documentation, including checking for Medicaid, IPRS, and Medicare status of individual receiving services.
Mail correspondence to individuals receiving services and the provider community.
Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required.
Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as service definitions related to specific program areas
Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assists in crisis situations.
Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Driving and travel may be required.