LPN Case Manager - Leap Team - Lakeview Center, Inc.

Overview

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Lakeview Center is a part of the Federal Loan Repayment Program - HRSA.gov

About Lakeview Center:

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at Careers – Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org).

LEAP - Linking Engaging Advocating/Assessing Planning

The mission of the LEAP Team is to provide individualized care for individuals with a Serious mental illness that are high users of inpatient/acute care services. The team is multidisciplinary and is led by a LMHC, has 4 case managers, a peer specialist, a psychiatric provider, and a nurse -as well as counselors. The focus is removing barriers by accessing benefits, housing, medications medical services etc. and reduce hospital admissions.

The hours are M-F and is 8 to 5 pm.

Overview:

Primary duty is to provide skilled nursing services to mental health, substance abuse, or developmentally disabled clients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse or medical doctor, and to provide a variety of related services to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. Services include but are not limited to assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services using specialized knowledge and skills and management of client risk and safety. This position is a mixture of an office and community-based service delivery system. It is a part of an outpatient team approach to treatment for individuals that are high utilizers of inpatient settings for care needs

Role Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Must have a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida.
• Must be certified in CPR.
• Must be able to effectively perform client/patient behavior management techniques (CPI) with appropriate training.
• Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families. 
• Must be able to use a computer.
• Required to travel locally to clients’ homes, shelters, training locations and other locations as necessary.
• Must be eligible to participate in state or federally funded programs such as Medicaid.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Compensation:

Salary Range for this position is $20.22 - $23.32 per hour.  Salary is based on experience.

To Apply:

Interested applicants please visit https://elakeviewcenter.org/about-us/careers/ and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.

LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED