SLV Behavioral Health is a regional leader in Behavioral Health Services. We are community based and work with many agencies throughout the San Luis Valley. We are a non-profit agency with purpose - dedicated to hope, healing and recovery.

When you join SLVBHG, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where you are an important part of an ever-changing industry. At SLVBHG, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. Your work will have a direct impact on the providers of our agency and the people we serve. If you want to be part of the behavioral health industry and have an impact on our San Luis Valley communities, this is the place for you!

We offer a generous benefits package for all employees working 30 hours or more.

Including:

· Medical Coverage through Cigna

· Dental coverage through Ameritas with a buy-up option

· Vision Coverage through VSP with a buy-up option

· Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA through Rocky Mountain Reserve

· Life Insurance, AD&D and short-term and long-term Disability insurance through Mutual of Omaha. There is also an option to buy-up to increase your coverage.

· 401K with matching funds of 5% starting at 6 months employment. 100% vested from the first contribution you make

· Aflac accident and hospital benefits as an option

· EAP through Mines and Associates

· 11 paid holidays a year for full-time employees

· 2 personal days

· Monthly Vacation and sick day accrual

Position Overview - LPN

Under the direct supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, contributes to the assessment and management of the mental health wellbeing of the clients through collecting, recording and reporting objective/subjective data. To work hand in hand with the Psychiatric Support Staff in the coordination of care of clients. To be a facilitator of health through teaching and educating clients. This position may work in all of our locations around the San Luis Valley.

Essential Job Functions - LPN

Collect height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and waist measurements on interval visits of the clients. Collect data using psychological screening tools. Recognize, understand and respect the cultural, spiritual, religious backgrounds, beliefs, needs/rights to choice of the clients. Assist in assuring access to community resources. Assist and provide reinforcement with patient teaching/education. Consult and seek guidance from the Nurse Practitioner and/or Psychiatrist as necessary. Assist Psychiatric Support Staff with assigned ancillary duties. Reviews and prepares paperwork and/or electronic medical record prior to psychiatric visits, including up-to-date releases, consents, demographic information, diagnosis, treatment plans and other preliminary requirements. Requests records from or sends records to other providers as required. Coordinates access to psychiatric services for associated or contracted agencies such as Blue Peaks, nursing homes, residential facilities, medical clinics, hospitals and community corrections. Provides required PCP Coordination of Care to allied medical facilities/providers. Assists Psychiatric Support Staff with coordination of client communications regarding medications, including screening calls, sending correspondence, contacting pharmacies and other physicians, printing and distributing medication information, and making computer or paper entries of prescriptions and refills. Works cooperatively with psychiatric services, medical records, clinical and support staff to assure department procedures are in line with agency policy, customer service, and good clinical practice. Responsible for various data entry, record-keeping and reporting required by Center administration. Meets performance standards as established by Center administration. Administer injections per the orders of the providers Educate clients on Suboxone and review the consent and manage inductions.

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Education/Skill Requirements - LPN

Education: Successful Completion of an Accredited LPN Program Experience: Knowledge and/or experience working with individuals with mental illness Licensure/Certificate/Registration: Current Colorado LPN License

Other Skills/Abilities - LPN

Proficient computer skills including: Windows-based office programs, internet, email, EMR and ability to learn and use specialized agency computer programs. Strong customer service skills Able to multi-task Able to handle emergency situations calmly Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to meet multiple demands in an organized, efficient and effective manner Ability to work with the range of persons served by the department Ability to trouble shoot, maintain a calm and professional demeanor under all circumstances. Flexible work hours as the job demands Personal vehicle and willingness to travel Ability to perform light physical work, such as stocking medications shelves, lifting 10 to 20 pounds. Be a facilitator of a healthy work place.

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