Description

Ascend partners with Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, Georgia’s largest Community Service Board (CSB), to staff clinical and non-clinical jobs in behavioral health. Being part of our team and working in a CSB means you’re helping individuals and families otherwise unable to access treatment from private providers to address healthcare challenges associated with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. You’ll be working with purpose to make a difference in the lives of people who need you most. Each of our jobs will work within a State Community Service Board facility. One of Georgia's largest behavioral healthcare providers, Highland Rivers provides compassionate, professional treatment and recovery services to adults, children, families and veterans affected by mental health issues, substance abuse and addiction, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our purpose is to help every individual recover and live independent, successful and fulfilling lives.

The LPN will be working in a Mental Health environment. The LPN will provide direct service to individuals, such as clinical nursing assessments, labs, injections, and medication management training.

Job Description:

• Utilizes the multidisciplinary assessment to participate in the development of a comprehensive individualized service/recover plan.
• Thoroughly completes and submits appropriate reporting forms to UM when due.
• Completes all necessary documentation according to policy and procedure; ensures individuals meet eligibility criteria or refers to appropriate provider in the community.
• Assists communication during scheduled doctors visits and assists with patient medications.
• Responsible for keeping all charts in compliance to set standards.
• Link and serve as advocate with other agencies to garner needed resources for individuals.
• Provides assistance and support in crisis situations.
• Ensures individuals are seen per utilization guidelines and per the designated frequency as stated on the treatment plan.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary treatment/recovery team meetings.
• Maintains therapeutic professional boundaries when working with individuals and families.

Ascend Community Staffing Partners, LLC does not discriminate with regard to employment, compensation, place of work, or promotion because of race, color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age or national origin.

English-Spanish bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Licensed per the State of Georgia as an LPN
• 1-2 years experience with Mental Health or Substance Use
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug testing and have a clean 7 year motor vehicle report