Description

Founded in 1974, Community Access is a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, East Village Access—a PROS program, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT).

Department Overview

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based, mobile practice model designed to provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services to individuals living with a serious mental health condition and whose needs have not been effectively met by traditional mental health services. Community Access’ Bronx Shelter ACT Team will serve individuals with mental health conditions who are homeless and temporarily housed within a Bronx mental health shelter. Team members will work collaboratively with shelter staff in the Bronx and use assertive engagement strategies to proactively engage individuals in services. ACT team members share responsibility for the people they serve, helping individuals attain housing and other personal goals that may be of a health, social, work or education nature. ACT teams are multi-disciplinary and include psychiatry, nursing, social work, peer specialists and other staff members offering rehabilitation, treatment, and recovery support services. The team provides expertise in the areas of housing, substance use and harm reduction, family support, employment, and wellness self-management.

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (Part Time)

Work Location: Bronx NY

Wage: $25.00 to $27.00

Benefits: 3 weeks’ vacation, 5 personal days, 12 sick days and 11 paid holidays, summer flex hours, work anniversary, comprehensive medical and dental plans, Health and Wellness Reimbursement Plan, 403b Employee Retirement Plan with Employer Match.

Position Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works with a small caseload of ACT participants providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery support services. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) the LPN assists with health assessments, medication management, monitoring of medical conditions and liaising with medical providers. The LPN is an integral part of the team, working to promote the recovery, wellness, and optimal health of ACT participants. Other essential job functions of the LPN are utilizing motivational interviewing techniques and trauma informed approaches when delivering individual and group-based health services. The LPN also engages with significant others including family, friends and service providers in support service provisions and advocate for participants to secure medical care and other community support that promotes integrated physical and mental health wellness.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program and licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York State. 
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience working as an LPN.
• Minimum of one (2) years’ experience working with people with mental health conditions. 
• In-depth knowledge of NYC community health and social service resources. 
• Available to work a flexible schedule, mornings, evenings and weekends in response to participant needs. 
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center 

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health services. www.communityaccess.org