Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc.

Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Mental Health & Human Services? Apply today to join an amazing team, dedicated to advocating the health & well-being of individuals, families, and communities.  

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our PROS (Personal Recovery Oriented Services) program. The PROS program supports Columbia and Greene County residents in their recovery from the effects of mental illness. Our integrated team provides a customized array of recovery-focused services that help individuals build skills, increase independence, and work toward meaningful life goals in areas such as employment, education, community living, and relationships. 

Position Type: Full Time-40 Hours/non-exempt 

Pay Rate: $55,000.00 annually 

Work Location: Hudson and Catskill, NY 

Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm 

Job Duties Include:

• Obtain and document vital signs, health histories, and other basic clinical assessments for program participants. 

• Support participants in managing both medical and psychiatric health needs within the LPN scope of practice. 

• Monitor medication self-administration as appropriate and provide education on medication adherence and health management. 

• Identify changes in participant health status and communicate concerns promptly to the multidisciplinary team. 
• Plan and facilitate structured psychoeducation groups on topics such as wellness, symptom management, medication education, healthy lifestyle habits, stress reduction, hygiene, and illness self-management. 
• Assist in developing group curriculum consistent with recovery-oriented principles. 
• Maintain a minimum caseload of 4 to 12 clinical and non-clinical participants, providing supportive counseling within the LPN role, health coaching, and care coordination. 
• Collaborate with participants to set health-related goals and support their progress in the PROS program. 
• Provide crisis support and de-escalation when necessary, following agency protocols.
•  Complete assessments, progress notes, health-related documentation, and service plans using the AWARDS electronic health record system. 
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant nursing records in accordance with DOH and OMH regulations.
•  Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute nursing insight to care planning. 
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and individual/group supervision. 
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain competency in behavioral health nursing and recovery-based care.
• Conduct basic health screenings (e.g., glucose checks, weight/BMI tracking, blood pressure monitoring). 
• Provide education on chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, smoking cessation, nutrition). 
• Support infection-control procedures within the program environment. 
• Assist with community-based outreach or wellness checks as needed. 
• Participate in quality-improvement activities related to health and wellness outcomes.  

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a minimum of one year of experience in mental health or a related field. 

• Familiarity with and commitment to recovery-oriented treatment approaches. 

• Proficiency with electronic health records and basic technology systems. 

• Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications, database, e-mail and internet programs. 

• Ability to work both onsite and in the community as needed. 

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and geographic backgrounds. 

• Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.  

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  

• Regular and steady attendance is a requirement for all positions. 

Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.  

All offers are contingent on the candidate’s ability to obtain a Statewide Central Registry and Fingerprint clearance.   

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant's sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, ancestry, ethnic group identification, ethnic background, traits historically associated with race, reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. At the Mental Health Association, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes the best workforce. 

Benefits

Full Time Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D plan. Profit Sharing Account (employer contribution) plus Voluntary Vision, Life, AFLAC, Telemedicine (Concierge Medical), Voluntary 401K plans, EAP, generous sick, vacation, personal time, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement at the federal rate per mile driven for business use, tuition reimbursement and much more. Plus, you get to be part of a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization whose mission is to "Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities."