LPN Relief - MAT Okaloosa County

Global Connections to Employment • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies, and intellectual disabilities. Its services across Northwest Florida include residential treatment, outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, substance misuse treatment, and 24/7 support for people with serious mental illnesses.

The LPN’s primary duty is to provide skilled nursing services to clients with mental health, substance abuse, or developmental disabilities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or medical doctor. The role also provides related services to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. Services include assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person-centered services using specialized knowledge and skills, and management of client risk and safety.

The role requires a Florida Licensed Practical Nurse license, CPR certification, and the ability to perform client/patient behavior management techniques (CPI) with appropriate training. Applicants must meet screening and eligibility requirements, including a Level II background screening and drug testing.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Valid Florida license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to effectively perform client/patient behavior management techniques (CPI) with appropriate training.
• Ability to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring services to individuals served and their families.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Eligibility to participate in state or federally funded programs such as Medicaid.
• Ability to pass organizational screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate; a Level II background screening is required.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence, good driving record, and insurability under the corporate policy.
• Drug testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services to clients with mental health, substance abuse, or developmental disabilities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or medical doctor.
• Provide related services to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Provide assessment, treatment planning, and direct services.
• Provide person-centered services using specialized knowledge and skills.
• Manage client risk and safety.
• Provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree