What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN Nursing Coordinator - Forensic Outpatient Program - Sacramento position at Bay Area Community Services?
BACS is seeking an LVN for our nursing coordinator position in Sacramento working with homeless individuals in the community. The Nursing Coordinator is part of a mental and health care team providing medical case management coordination and care to participants.
This is a field-based position and must be able to work in the community.
The THRIVE programs are new initiatives by Sacramento County Behavioral Health to provide services specifically for adults who are justice involved and meet criteria for specialty mental health services. Justice involved may include participating in mental health diversion, mental health court, parole/probation, etc. THRIVE Outpatient Program will serve the moderate level community members and be open a standard Monday-Friday. THRIVE FSP will serve the high intensity community members and operate seven days a week.
Schedule will be Monday-Friday Day Shift.
Responsibilities
- Triage participants at intake/assessment and throughout respite stay.
- Administer psychotropic medication injections, order medications, and coordinate with the treatment team.
- Support participants and treatment team with access to refills acting as a liaison between pharmacies and insurance.
- Provide support, education, and medical information to staff, participants, caregivers, and family.
- Aid participants in understanding their medical needs and help them plan for coordination of care with PCPs.
- Document all participants’ treatment and interactions accurately and completely.
- Establish a harmonious and collaborative working relationship with the participant and treatment team.
- Embrace diversity in all aspects and work positively using a teamwork approach.
- Develop procedures for monitoring participants on antipsychotic medications.
Qualifications
- LVN certification from accredited nursing school and current CA license.
- Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and ability to make independent decisions and exercise good judgment.
- Background and experience in mental health.
- Bilingual English and Spanish desirable.
- Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required.
Compensation
- Highly competitive compensation: $40/hr.
- Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and thier children
- 32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure. PTO given on your birthday.
- 3% language threshold in Scramento county ( Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian)
- 403b with BACS matching contribution after one year of service.
- After 1 year of service $3,000 in tuition reimbursement for student loans & tuition, CEUs, etc. up to $15,000 over 5 years
- One month PAID sabbatical after 4 years - not charging PTO.
- Significant internal growth opportunities.
BACS Overview
Bay Area Community Services is a CARF accredited non-profit, community-based agency celebrating 65 years of serving Sacramento, Contra Costa, Alameda, Monterey and Solano Counties by providing mental health and social services. BACS’ mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes. We are proud to be one of the leading agencies producing real outcomes to tough social problems. BACS owes its reputation as an innovator to our innovative and entrepreneurial staff. We are seeking individuals who want to transform clinical practice to be client-centered and effective in the field and who want to lead empowered teams to meet goals.
How to apply:
Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.
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Salary : $3,000 - $15,000
