Licensed Practical Nurse, Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct and indirect services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to individuals seeking crisis assessment, injection clinic, or outpatient services. The role includes scheduling and triaging individuals, conducting clinical intakes, coordinating referrals and continuity of care, administering psychotropic medication injections, and providing medication education and support. The nurse documents services in electronic medical records and helps ensure records meet state and accreditation standards. The position also involves coordinating with clinical staff and providers, communicating with individuals and the provider community, participating in meetings and training, maintaining required certifications, following agency policies and service definitions, and assisting in emergency and crisis situations. Driving and travel may be required, and other relevant duties may be assigned by a supervisor.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing or high school diploma (required).
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification/license through the State Board of Nursing.
- Experience working with adults with mental illness is not required.
- Psychiatric nursing experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Schedule individuals for crisis and assessment services and triage those presenting with emergent medical or psychiatric problems.
- Conduct clinical intakes for individuals requesting services and coordinate with screening and referral resources to support continuity of care.
- Complete documentation to ensure crisis and assessment medical records meet state and accreditation standards, coordinating with STR, psychiatrists or nurse practitioners, providers, and crisis services staff.
- Schedule individuals for the Injection Clinic and administer psychotropic medication injections; educate and support individuals about medication.
- Engage with drug company representatives who provide samples or coupons.
- Interact effectively with individuals requesting services, staff, providers, and the public.
- Enter electronic medical record documentation, including checking individuals’ Medicaid, IPRS, and Medicare status.
- Mail correspondence to individuals receiving services and the provider community.
- Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training, and maintain certifications in agency, state, and federal training requirements.
- Comply with agency policies and procedures and service definitions for applicable program areas.
- Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
- Perform other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
- Drive and travel as required.
Benefits
- Competitive and flexible total rewards package for eligible employees, potentially including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other perks; specific offerings vary by role, employment type, and location.
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.
- Opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
