FACT Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community, including 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults, and outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

The FACT (Forensic Assertive Community Treatment) Program is a multidisciplinary clinical team that provides comprehensive, community-based services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The program is designed to reduce hospitalization, increase community tenure, and enhance independence, autonomy, and quality of life. FACT team members provide a wide range of services, including advocacy, crisis intervention, assessments, treatment planning, case management, medication support, and coordination of care. Additional services include community referrals, symptom education, vocational and educational support, social skills development, and assistance for families and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services in accordance with the FACT model (based on the PACT model).
• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential clinical records.
• Conducts mental health status assessments.
• Coordinates referrals to community providers and support services.
• Provides education on mental health symptoms, medications, and recovery.
• Ensures proper medication self-administration in conjunction with the ARNP or Psychiatrist.
• Serves as primary case manager for an assigned caseload, promoting recovery, empowerment, and self-determination.

Documentation Tool (Eleos Health)

• Reduces time spent on documentation, allowing more focus on client interaction and care.
• Transforms brief notes or session conversations into complete, clinically appropriate documentation.
• Supports accurate, compliant documentation while allowing staff to review and finalize notes.
• Provides helpful insights from sessions to support care planning and continuity.
• Accessible on desktop or mobile for flexibility across different work settings.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Practical Nursing required.
• Valid Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing required.
• Six months of medical/surgical and/or psychiatric nursing experience required.
• Proficiency in the RBHS/MHRC Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Patient Information System demonstrated within three months of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook and the use of the Internet.
• Must meet MHRC/RBHS driver requirements, including a valid Florida driver’s license, required insurance coverage, and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings, including homes, offices, hospitals, nursing homes, and secure units.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions, including responding to emergencies and high-risk situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with individuals, families, providers, and team members.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eleos Health – HIPAA-compliant documentation tool
• Mental Health Resource Center