Description
LOCATION: METRO – 20 Sickles Avenue, New Rochelle, NY
SALARY: $33.00
HOURS: Per Diem
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
The METRO program LPN assist in providing integrated methadone maintenance and mental health services to address the physical and emotional needs of opioid-dependent clients and those with co-occurring disorders.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Assists with medical assessments and care, health education, injectable medications and medication/wellness education.
- Screen and monitor clients for medical problems and side effects.
- With client’s input and consent, helps to develop strategies to maximize medication compliance
- Engage in health promotion, prevention and education activities (i.e. escalates reports of risky behaviors and assists in the development of behavior change strategies)
- Communicate and coordinate services with other medical providers.
- Administer and document medication treatment in EMR.
- Participates in case consultations and conferences, as well as crisis support as needed in clinic.
- Assists in management of physical health integration initiatives.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and trainings
- Other responsibilities as delegated by the Nursing Supervisor
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
- Exceptional interpersonal, engagement, crisis stabilization, communication and educational skills.
- Familiarity of physical health integration models of care.
- Ability to provide nurse services
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi- task
- NEW GRADS WELCOME
- 2+ years’ experience providing care within behavioral health program for the full age range, including high-risk and addiction populations a plus
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Practical Nursing license required
- 2+ years’ experience providing care within behavioral health program for the full age range, including high-risk and addiction populations a plus
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
The Guidance Center of Westchester (TGCW) is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. TGCW encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.
EEO, M/F/D/V
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