LPN – FACT North

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc.•Stuart, FL

12h

About The Position

New Horizons is a nonprofit mental health and addiction recovery provider serving children and adults across the Treasure Coast and surrounding counties. The LPN – FACT North role supports clients through assessment and direct clinical services in office and community settings. The position also provides vocational support, helps clients secure and maintain housing, and organizes social and recreational activities. New Horizons describes the role as meaningful work with opportunities for growth, competitive pay, benefits, and comprehensive training.

Requirements

One year of work experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting.
Valid Florida driver’s license with six points or fewer in the last three years.
Current Florida Licensed Practical Nursing license.
Must pass a Level 2 background screening through the DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Gather information for comprehensive assessments, including psychiatric history, mental status and diagnosis, physical and dental health, substance use, education and employment, social functioning, activities of daily living, and family relationships.
Provide individual, group, and family clinical services in office and community settings to teach behavioral symptom-management techniques and support clients’ personal growth and coping skills.
Provide individual vocational-supportive counseling to help clients identify strengths and challenges, set vocational or career goals, plan how to achieve them, and recognize symptoms that interfere with work.
Assist clients in finding and maintaining safe, affordable housing, including apartment searches, roommate arrangements, landlord negotiations, cleaning, furnishing, decorating, and obtaining necessities.
Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to structure clients’ time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills and receive feedback and support.