Residential Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview Why CMHA? Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more. Position CMHA is looking to hire a 32 hour Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Residential. This position will be located at 66 Clinic Dr. New Britain, CT 06051. 1st shift, Friday-Monday. Compensation The salary range for this position starts at $27.00 per hour. Position Summary Provides direct oversight and care of Residential and Community Support clients to ensure appropriate and necessary client medical and psychiatric services within scope of license. Supervises and directs the Medication Management of all Residential and Community Support Programs while providing consultation and review of all referrals to ensure appropriate attention to client needs. Essential Responsibilities Supervises the provision of medication monitoring/administration to program staff by writing monthly MAR sheets, training staff and participating in weekly team meetings to review client related medical and medication issues. Reviews all referrals to Residential and Community Support/clinical programs for medical and psychiatric appropriateness by discussing with Medical Director and reviewing with area directors/program coordinators and assisting staff with development of treatment plans. Reviews physical health of all clients and provides screenings to ensure compliance with regulation and appropriate triage and referral. Tracks program compliance with all Joint Commission, DPH, DCF, other licensing and regulatory agencies and Q.I. projects that pertain to client medical status. Provides medical and psychiatric education to clients and their families by conducting individual, group and family meetings at program sites and in the community as well as providing documentation to the client’s medical record of all nursing interventions. All other duties as assigned. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages. 403(b) retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service. 11 observed holidays. 3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend. 2 CMHA/personal days to use throughout the calendar year. Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service. Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) – must be approved annually. Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling, coaching, and wellness resources. Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships. Free ongoing professional development opportunities and access to CEUs, including training in EMDR, DBT, CBT. Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment. Free employee subscriptions to the Calm app. Annual Company Picnic. Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program. Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and family members, including tools like loan consolidation/refinancing, repayment dashboards, coaching, and planning. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees, including automated PSLF form management, automated reminders for recertifications, and resources to understand PSLF. CMHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable EEO laws. For assistance completing an online application, contact CMHA Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Qualifications Education: Associate’s degree in Nursing or equivalent. Credentials And Licenses: LPN Licensure in the State of Connecticut. Experience: 3-5 years of nursing experience in primary care, with some experience in behavioral health; knowledge of psychiatric illness and substance abuse. Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office; experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems. Competencies: HIPAA knowledge; ability to balance priorities; good communication; confidentiality; professional boundaries; awareness of scope of nursing practice; sensitivity to diverse populations. Job ID#390 #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA)