Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Nurse

Wyandot Behavioral Health Network; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyandot Behavioral Health Network is seeking an LPN to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. The role focuses on nursing care, care coordination, and support for adults with serious mental illness in community settings.

You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, provide home visits, medication education, crisis support, and documentation, while traveling across the community to meet clients where they live and participate in team meetings to develop individualized treatment

Qualifications

• Current Kansas Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Current automobile insurance.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the community.
• Ability to pass a vehicle inspection or provide proof of inspection completed within the past year.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in clients' homes and other community settings, including nursing assessments, medication administration, education, and health monitoring.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, primary care providers, hospitals, pharmacies, and community partners for continuity of care.
• Advocate for clients to access medical, behavioral health, and community resources.
• Educate clients and families about medications and wellness strategies.
• Assist with crisis intervention and emergency response when needed.
• Participate as an active member of the ACT team and contribute to individualized treatment plans.
• Help clients develop skills to improve independence and manage emotional distress.
• Build trusting, recovery-focused relationships with clients and families.
• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Transport clients and provide services throughout the community.

Skills

LPN license (Kansas)

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Job description

Description

RN or LPN - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team

Description

RN or LPN - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is passionate about helping individuals living with serious mental illness? Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team and become part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that delivers life-changing care directly in the community.

This is more than a nursing position- it's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, improve lives, and support individuals on their path toward recovery and independence.

What You'll Do

As an ACT Team LPN, you'll provide nursing care, care coordination, and support to adults receiving community-based behavioral health services. Working alongside therapists, case managers, peer support specialists, prescribers, and other professionals, you'll help clients remain healthy, stable, and connected to the care they need.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in clients' homes and other community settings, including:
  • Nursing assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Medication education
  • Health monitoring
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, primary care providers, hospitals, pharmacies, and community partners to ensure continuity of care.
• Serve as an advocate for clients by helping them access medical, behavioral health, and community resources.
• Educate clients and their families about medications, physical health, mental health conditions, and wellness strategies.
• Assist with crisis intervention and emergency response when needed by coordinating with crisis services, emergency responders, supervisors, and medical providers.
• Participate as an active member of the ACT team, attending team meetings and collaborating to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Help clients develop skills to improve independence and manage emotional distress.
• Build trusting, recovery-focused relationships with clients and their families.
• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Transport clients and provide services throughout the community as needed.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is compassionate, adaptable, and committed to providing person-centered care in a community setting.

Required Qualifications

• Current Kansas Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Current automobile insurance.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the community.
• Ability to pass a vehicle inspection or provide proof of inspection completed within the past year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in behavioral health, community mental health, or psychiatric nursing.
• Experience supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).
• Experience working with individuals who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of community-based services, care coordination, and evidence-based behavioral health practices.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking abilities.
• Compassion and respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during crisis situations.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Work Environment

• Regular travel throughout the community is required to meet with clients in homes and other community settings.
• Position includes transporting clients when appropriate.
• Combination of office, community, and field-based work.

Why Join Our Team?

At our organization, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping people recover, thrive, and live independently. Every day offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, advocate for clients, and make a lasting impact in your community. If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career where your work truly changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.