Licensed Practical Nurse - Eligible for sign on bonus of $3,000

Winner of TOP WORKPLACE USA FOR 6 CONSECUTIVE YEARS

The Licensed Practical Nurse serves as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role aids the medical providers in monitoring clients needs and coordinating care. The LPN will also provide medication education and will administer injectable medications when needed.

Non- Exempt, Full time

Payrange begins at $27.00/hour

This is a second shift position and will includes weekends

****QUALIFICATIONS

Degree/certification in nursing or in a related health care field; training as a licensed practical nurse; prior knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment; ability to integrate recovery principles into care.

Excellent inter-personal skills for potential client engagement; ability to identify possible individualized recovery supports for clients; ability to write reports; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions; ability to communicate fluently in a second language is viewed favorably; proficient with electronic medical record.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk, using the phone, and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Valid Driver’s license required.

**** BENEFITS

• PTO 4 weeks accrued biweekly, with annual increases
• Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer paid premium
• Life Insurance - 100% employer paid
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• 2 Gym Membership Options
• Shift Differential Pay for Working Overnight Weekends

Agency Overview

For over 40 years, the McCall Behavioral Health Network has been serving the residents of Connecticut on a beautiful historic campus in Litchfield County with offices in Torrington, Waterbury, and Danbury, CT. We are a private, non-profit, CARF accredited DMHAS-monitored and DPH-licensed mental health and substance-use disorder treatment provider whose primary mission is to provide integrated residential and outpatient services to those who suffer from these disorders—so they might lead healthier and more productive lives. We offer exceptional integrated, comprehensive behavioral health treatment as well as prevention and outreach for holistic health and wellness. Our agency's most valued resource is our staff, as everyday they give our clients hope that recovery is possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Together with the agency medical providers, assess clients’ medical needs including withdrawal symptoms and medication side effects.
• Assists with the Suboxone induction process by taking vital signs and recording all information in the medical record, complete tox screens and gather previous labs and physical.
• Document ongoing client progress in areas that involve relevant side effects of medication.
• Assist physician in submitting, routing and ensuring completion of lab work as ordered.
• Provide face to face clinical assessments and medication education to client/family.
• Demonstrate competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Work with prescriber and family regarding referrals to other medical and treatment resources
• Coordinate and schedule MAT physicals as assigned, participate in weekly case reviews and supervision.
• Maintain up-to-date case records for each client.
• Administer Vivitrol or Sublocade shots to clients with diagnosed OUD.