Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Park Place

$2K SIGNING BONUS

FULL TIME

Swing Shift

$28 - $35.45 DOE

Monday through Friday 3pm - 11pm and every other weekend

Pierce County's first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic: Comprehensive Life Resources is seeking a passionate team player to join our Park Place Adult Residential Treatment Facility as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

We Offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision with 100% paid premiums for Full-Time employees. 11 paid holidays, 403(b)-retirement plan, Life Insurance, Long term Disability, Mental Health Leave, Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 consultations per year), Mileage reimbursement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Sick leave, $3 Weekend shift differential pay for specific locations, Bereavement Leave, Continuing education programs, and Health club reimbursement. All benefits contingent on working a scheduled 40hrs a week (32+ for providers).

Function

Provide services to mentally ill consumers. Provide medication evaluation and facilitate the community adjustment of consumers. Serves as a member of an organization that welcomes, engages, and serves individuals with complex wellness needs.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications. Ensure follow-up on referrals and facilitate continuity of care.
• Provide individual and group therapy to more severely dysfunctional adults and their families.
• Provide activities designed to enhance vocational rehabilitation and socialization skills to consumers.
• Participate in treatment planning.
• Provide services to ensure continuity of care with residential and community facilities.
• (Park Place only) Supervise assigned staff providing program services, including intake, treatment, and consultation.
• Provide education to facilities, professionals, and other treatment caregivers.
• Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained.
• Maintain clinical records and provide reports in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Participate in meetings and activities as required.
• Coordinate activities with other team members and other staff.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to increasing competence and knowledge within the mental health field.
• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends depending upon program needs.
• In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• WA State Licensed Practical Nurse. Significant experience in the provision of psychiatric services, including the use of psychotropic medications. One year relevant experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work with mentally ill individuals.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
• Valid Washington State driver's license when driving is necessary; proof of insurance.

Comprehensive Life Resources is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability status, and any other applicable legally protected characteristics and or class.