Psychiatric LPN

Position: Psychiatric LPNType: Full-TimeLocation: Erie OfficeStatus: ExemptDescription: This position provides psychiatric nursing services to clients attending medical appointments through the agency’s Outpatient department. The nurse conducts initial health assessments obtaining physical/mental baseline data for each client prior to a scheduled appointment with the physician.The nurse manages client appointments and ensures that clients are seen timely, and all appointment changes are handled efficiently. The nurse manages the medical office and the flow of clients to and from physician appointments. The nurse also functions as the liaison for the client and family with the physician, insurance providers, pharmacies, and outside referral sources. This position reports to the Director of Mental Health Services.Responsibilities:Provide nursing/health assessments to children.Complete all necessary documentation for services, including treatment planning.Act as a liaison between family members, agency psychiatrists and school personnel regarding medication issues with children.Assist with coordination of treatment with other service providers.Assist families in locating needed resources.Work in an office-based setting alongside psychiatrists and CRNPs.Provide quality care to children with varying degrees of psychiatric and behavioral health needs.Work Monday through Friday; no weekends or major holidays.Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health?Competitive Compensation: Base pay is $19.25/hour.Time Off: 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off.Professional Advancement: Certification and professional development opportunities, $200 annual credit towards licensure CEU’s or licensure renewal and dedicated training budget.Benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage with additional savings at LECOM Home Host facilities. Numerous voluntary supplemental insurance coverages. No cost Long-term Disability and Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match.Wellness: No cost Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center, dedication to work/life balance, and MeQuilibrium (meQ) app.Student Loan Forgiveness: We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.Requirements:Current PA LPN Licensure in good standing.Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a behavioral health field.Additional Requirements:Valid driver's license.Current Act 33/34 and FBI Fingerprint Clearances prior to hire.Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.The Achievement Center of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listening, learning, and growing. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.