Licensed Practical Nurse - Fulltime - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct oversight and care of Residential and Community Support clients to insure 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 insure appropriate attention to client needs. 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 insure compliance with regulation and appropriate triage and referral. Tracks program compliance with all JCAHO, 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 CHMA/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).
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household.
• Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
• Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment.
• Free employee subscriptions to the calm app.
• Anual Company Picnic.
• CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
• Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:
• Student loan consolidation and refinancing.
• Loan payoff projection dashboard.
• Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone.
• College cost calculator.
• College financial planning.
• The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut L.P.N. license.
• Experience working in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles and practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.