Community and Family Resources offers a variety of behavioral health treatment services to serve each client and their unique needs. We are currently seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide support services to those seeking psychiatric services by assisting psychiatry staff with medical assessments and treatments.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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- Maintains appropriate administrative and clinical records according to the standards outlined in the agency’s policies and procedures.
- Recognizes early symptoms of physical and mental illness and performs appropriate interventions and/or referrals.
- Administers medication/phones in prescriptions as ordered by providers.
- Recognizes and reports the therapeutic actions and side effects of medications and initiates appropriate interventions in emergencies.
- Provides education and psychosocial/supportive counseling to consumers and their families regarding disease process and treatment options.
- Reviews and completes disability and prescription assistance forms in collaboration with the consulting psychiatric provider.
- Provides consultation to therapists regarding medication and consumer co-morbidity questions/issues.
- Collaborates/coordinates care with other providers/agencies.
- Cleans and prepares office for patient appointments.
- Answers telephone calls from patients, pharmacies, laboratories, and insurance carriers.
- Consults with community agencies and significant others involved with consumers to determine level of functioning and appropriate service interventions as assigned. Attends staff meetings as assigned.
Schedule:
- Type: Full-time
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00a-5:30p; Friday, 8:00a-4:30p
Education and Experience Qualifications
- Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification OR licensure as a practical nurse (LPN) by the State of Iowa is required.
- Two years of previous experience required, preferably in mental health or substance use related field.
- Valid Iowa driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- IPERS retirement benefit
- Optional 401K
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year)
- 9 paid holidays
- Paid trainings and CEU opportunities
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
- Tuition reimbursement
- Various discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, and more!
**Application Process:
** Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume. Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment.
****Equal Opportunity Employer: Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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