LPN - Behavioral Health

River’s Bend is seeking an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to join our team of innovative professionals located in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Mid-level and Experienced level LPN’s are encouraged to apply and join our growing team. In this collaborative environment, you will be responsible for supporting the prescribers and Physician in triaging medication questions from clients, increasing client understanding of prescribed medications, and recording patient vitals as indicated for program requirements. 

River’s Bend provides outpatient therapy with integrity and excellent client care. We are a growing Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use therapy practice which provides the most innovative, evidence-based outpatient behavioral healthcare to all our clients and their families. Our clinical team provides professional, comprehensive, state-of-the-art mental health and chemical dependency treatment in a respectful and dignified manner. Our clients and their families are our partners in maximizing overall well-being. We have been awarded Blue Distinction with Blue Cross Blue Shield and maintain behavioral health Joint Commission accreditation. We have an integrated electronic health record system that supports all of our clinical services and offer a hybrid model for outpatient therapy. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

LPN License

At least 1 year of experience in Behavioral Health setting 

Mid-Level or Experienced

REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITES AND COMPETENCIES:

Answer questions for clients regarding medications and treatment recommendations

Observing patients to assess overall wellness, address basic needs and report concerns to Physician

Reach out to prescribers when more information is needed and to coordinate prescribers calling clients when needed

Secure authorization for medications if needed and required by insurance companies

Perform and collect medical vitals as required by program for appropriateness for level of care

Provide clinical documentation in EHR upon client discharge

Employ strong communication skills with clinical staff and client phone calls/follow up

Work collaboratively as a team and with clinical staff and Medical Director

Proficient with technology to include EMR, Microsoft Office, and other applicable software

Strong attention to detail, organized and motivated.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Experience working with and assisting psychiatrists and psychiatric NP's and Physicians 

Must possess ability to utilize electronic health record system, Zoom and Microsoft Office

Flexibility to work some evenings

Initiative to participate in ongoing opportunities for growth and advancement in professional education/endeavors

Organized

Reliable 

Ability to Multitask

Time Management Skills

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monday-Friday

8 Hour Shifts

Occasionally alternating between Troy and West locations

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Employer Match

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday & Bereavement)

Flexible scheduling

COMPENSATION:

Depends on experience

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Paid Biweekly

Job Type: Full-time