About The Position
University Health Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) to provide coordinated healthcare in an outpatient behavioral health clinic. The role bridges psychiatric care and general medicine, supporting clients’ recovery and independence through patient screening, medication management, and other ambulatory care tasks. The employee works in a non-acute setting and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists, to support patients’ mental health and monitor treatment. Under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse, the LPN/MA provides nursing care in an ambulatory setting. Duties include subsequent screenings, collecting data, administering medications and treatments, and documenting care. Work must be performed within the scope of the applicable Missouri nursing practice or medical assistant licensing requirements.
Requirements
- For the LPN pathway: graduation from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
- For the LPN pathway: current practical nurse license in Missouri.
- For the LPN pathway: certified BCLS.
- For the MA pathway: high school diploma or equivalent.
- For the MA pathway: graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or one year of experience in a direct patient care role within the last three years.
- For the MA pathway: current certification as CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NRCMA (NAHP), or CCMA (NHA); the stated certification must be maintained for continued employment.
- For the MA pathway: current BLS certification upon hire and maintained for continued employment.
- For the MA pathway: ability to perform point-of-care testing (POCT), immunizations, and injections.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and problem solve.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to provide superior customer service.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications and basic computer skills.
- If responsible for radiologic functions, radiology certification or training through the Medical Assistant program, or training validated through a radiology competency checklist.
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient psychiatric and ambulatory care in a behavioral health clinic.
- Conduct patient screenings and collect patient data.
- Obtain vital signs, height, and weight.
- Administer psychotropic injections, medications, immunizations, and treatments as applicable.
- Complete ambulatory forms in alignment with Joint Commission and DMH standards.
- Document care provided.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and other ambulatory treatment team members.
- Support patients’ mental health and monitor treatment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
