What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Outpatient LPN - Butler County position at SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA MENTAL HEALTH BOARD?
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at our Enterprise Outpatient Office in Coffee County. This position operates within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, providing nursing care, medication management, and wellness support to individuals receiving outpatient behavioral health services. In this role, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary staff to promote integrated, person-centered, recovery-focused care and continuity of services for individuals with mental health and substance use needs.
Qualifications:
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Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
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Successful completion of an LPN program with current licensure through the Alabama Board of Nursing
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Relevant nursing experience required; behavioral health or outpatient experience preferred
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Strong nursing assessment, communication, and organizational skills
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
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Knowledge of medication management, behavioral health services, and person-centered care preferred
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Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Responsibilities:
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Provide nursing care and support to individuals receiving behavioral health services at the Enterprise Outpatient Office
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Conduct nursing assessments, monitor consumer health status, and document clinical findings
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Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established nursing standards
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Provide education, training, testing, monitoring, evaluation, and updates for MAC/MAS staff and nursing personnel
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Monitor medication effectiveness, potential side effects, and changes in consumer health or behavioral status
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Collaborate with psychiatric providers, therapists, care coordinators, peer support specialists, and other multidisciplinary team members to promote integrated care within the CCBHC care model
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Support coordination of behavioral and physical healthcare services to promote wellness, recovery, and continuity of care
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Provide consumer education regarding medications, treatment recommendations, and overall health and wellness
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Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential nursing documentation in accordance with agency standards, regulatory requirements, and CCBHC guidelines
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Promote a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused outpatient environment for individuals receiving behavioral health services
Work Environment:
Work directly with individuals receiving mental health and substance use services in an outpatient behavioral health setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to provide nursing care, medication management, wellness monitoring, and coordinated services that support recovery, independence, and improved quality of life.