Licensed Practical Nurse - Fulltime - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA); New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 37,195 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) in New Britain, CT seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Behavioral Health Home program.

The role oversees medical and psychiatric services within license scope, supervises medication management and supports staff with treatment plans for Residential and Community Support clients. The LPN will conduct client health screenings, ensure regulatory compliance, provide education to clients and families, and document nursing interventions in the

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing.
• Experience supervising medication management and clinical referrals is preferred.
• Ability to provide medical and psychiatric education to clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Supervises medication monitoring/administration by writing MAR sheets and training staff.
• Reviews referrals for medical/psychiatric appropriateness and assists in treatment planning.
• Performs physical health screenings and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Tracks program compliance with licensing and regulatory agencies.
• Provides nursing interventions documentation in client medical records.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN license

Medication management

Team leadership

Job description

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non‑profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.

CMHA is looking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Behavioral Health Home program. This position will be located in 233 Main St New Britain, CT 06051. (FT 1st Shift Mon‑Fri)

Compensation Range: $27 minimum to $33 maximum.

Starting salary will be determined based on relevant years of experience.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct oversight and care of Residential and Community Support clients to ensure appropriate and necessary client medical and psychiatric services within scope of license. Supervises and directs the Medication Management of all Residential and Community Support Programs while providing consultation and review of all referrals to insure appropriate attention to client needs.

• Supervises the provision of medication monitoring/administration to program staff by writing monthly MAR sheets, training staff and participating in weekly team meetings to review client related medical and medication issues.
• Reviews all referrals to Residential and Community Support/clinical programs for medical and psychiatric appropriateness by discussing with Medical Director and reviewing with area directors/program coordinators and assisting staff with development of treatment plans.
• Reviews physical health of all clients and provides screenings to insure compliance with regulation and appropriate triage and referral.
• Tracks program compliance with all JCAHO, DPH, DCF, other licensing and regulatory agencies and Q.I. projects that pertain to client medical status.
• Provides medical and psychiatric education to clients and their families by conducting individual, group and family meetings at program sites and in the community as well as providing documentation to the client’ medical record of all nursing interventions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work‑life balance. We also care about your future. CMHA offers:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages.
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service.
• 11 observed holidays.
• 3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend.
• 2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service.
• Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) must be approved annually.
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household.
• Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships.
• Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
• Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment.
• Free employee subscriptions to the calm app.
• Annual Company Picnic.
• CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
• Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:
  • Student loan consolidation and refinancing.
  • Loan payoff projection dashboard.
  • Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone.
  • College cost calculator.
  • College financial planning.
  • 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees access to:
  • Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers.
  • Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track.
  • Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable.
  • The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bona fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by no limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.