Full Time Mental Health LPN

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $24.03 - $24.03 Hourly

Position Summary Person in this position will be responsible for providing professional nursing care to clients who are participants of the Mobile MAT program. Mobile MAT program is a healthcare service that delivers addiction treatment directly to individuals in their communities using mobile units, such as vans or specialized vehicles. These programs provide medication assisted treatment, which typically includes medications, combined with counseling and support services, to help individuals with opioid use disorder manage cravings, reduce withdrawal symptoms, and support long-term recovery. These units are designed to reach underserved or remote areas, offering greater accessibility to individuals who may face barriers like transportation issues, limited access to healthcare facilities, or social stigma. In addition to providing medication, the mobile MAT program offers a range of supportive services, such as mental health counseling, case management, risk reduction education, and referrals to additional healthcare or social services. By bringing these resources directly to communities in need, mobile MAT program aim to increase access to comprehensive addiction treatment, improve patient outcomes, and reduce overdose deaths.

Essential Job Functions Determines need for insurance precertification upon admission and implements process in accordance with precertification policies and procedures

Makes rounds to assess patient needs, unit safety, and reports any unsafe conditions or compromised quality of care to Lead Nurse

focusing on detoxification, PRN psychotropic, side effects and documenting such findings in progress notes per policies and procedures

Completes nursing assessment, initial treatment plan (including any nursing/medical problems) and the Individual Treatment Plan to establish treatment needs according to the standards of care

Completes nursing assessment for every assigned client including Mental Status Exam on all new admissions

Initiates assessment of patient needs and provides appropriate treatment/medical care utilizing MD when appropriate

Initiates emergency screening protocol and decides when to consult on-call staff in accordance with on-call procedures

Participates in report between shifts highlighting client behavior, medical condition, medication status and client census

Provides direct care for patients per treatment plan and policies and procedures

Responds promptly per treatment plan and policies and procedures to inappropriate, withdrawn, agitated, or vegetative client behavior

May need to facilitates scheduled therapeutic and educational groups at least once per week

Participates in staff meetings, client conferences, and treatment teams to coordinate management of medical and nursing client care at least weekly or as assigned by Unit Director

Communicates pertinent client information to medical staff, unit coordinator, and other disciplines when appropriate

Provides nursing interventions appropriate to patient medical and psychosocial needs, i.e., health education, STD, HIV, First Aid, DM, injury, other chronic or acute illness per individualized treatment plan and nursing assessment

Reviews MD’s orders and documents as per policy and procedure

Documents the following on all patients; patient insurance status and precertification, patient admission assessment, insurance identifying problems, established priorities for treatment and care, initial treatment plan for each client.

Transcription of medication orders, discharge summary, progress note per policy and procedure manual

Inventories controlled drugs at the beginning and end of each shift and report any discrepancies

Administers medication without error to unit clients per policy and procedure

Administers PRN and OTC medications per physician orders, documents and observes effects

Participates in discharge plan for all assigned clients as part of multidisciplinary team (including client’s family) and documents discharge summary as per policy and procedure

Reviews and evaluates effectiveness of interventions and implementation of nursing care

Applies knowledge of the inter-relationship among substance abuse disorders, mental health disorders, and chronic medical conditions

Demonstrates the ability to evaluate the impact of substance use, mental health problems, and chronic medical conditions on the client’s functioning in major life areas

Documents and reports client outcomes and responses resulting from nursing interventions, treatment procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education

Evaluates and documents client progress towards goals and objectives

Updates and revises patient care problem list and individualized client care standards based on client and family responses, progress toward goals, and/or change in medical and mental status

Evaluates client length of stay and related transfer and discharge planning needs based on anticipated problems and needs, internal or community resources and support systems for all assigned clients

Evaluates progress of other RNs, BHT’s, student’s or staff persons being oriented as assigned

Participates in required staff development / training activities.

Participate in trainings on trauma informed care, assessing and treating victims of domestic violence, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and Seeking Safety

Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.

QualificationsExperience and Competencies Two (2) years of experience in providing nursing care to target population is preferred;

Must possess experience in basic office management skills

Proficient in performing nursing physical assessment and mental status exams

Bilingual -English/Spanish preferred

CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.

Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.

Demonstrates the ability to use DSM V diagnostic criteria to provide substance use, mental health, and behavioral diagnoses

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies

Maintains confidential files and records

Working knowledge of behavioral health terminology

Ability to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret agency and grant required documents

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints

Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Understands, communicates (both verbally and in writing), and collaborates effectively and with precision, given the time constraints of each task.

domestic violence; experiences of war for both combat veterans and survivors of war; and community violence

Working Conditions Work is primarily performed in a health care setting -not a remote position

Some outdoor activities may be required.

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves are worn when using housekeeping and floor care products

Eye goggles are worn when pouring housekeeping and floor product

Appropriate PPE will be worn as required by any chemical or exposure situation

Limited access to computer options as defined by supervisor on the MIS Authorization Sheet

Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:

Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee’s essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility.

Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.

Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.