Licensed Practical Nurse - part-time - 2nd shift - Sat-Sun

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA); New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse to provide essential care and oversight for clients in a supportive environment. This role involves supervising medication management, collaborating with medical staff, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral health nursing and a commitment to patient education. Join a dedicated team that values internal growth and offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Programs

Professional Development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in behavioral health nursing.
• Valid DMV License and LPN Licensure in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Supervises medication monitoring and administration.
• Performs physical health screenings and ensures compliance.
• Provides medical education to clients and families.

Skills

Behavioral Health Nursing

Medication Management

Patient Education

Microsoft Office

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse diploma/certificate

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - part-time - 2nd shift - Sat-Sun

Join to apply for the Licensed Practical Nurse - part-time - 2nd shift - Sat-Sun role at Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA).

Why CMHA? 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). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more.

We focus on internal mobility and career pathing, with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.

CMHA is looking to hire a part-time 16 hours per week Licensed Practical Nurse in New Britain, CT. (Sat/Sun 4:00pm - 12:00am).

Compensation: Starting at $27.00 per hour. Compensation considers experience, education, skills, internal pay equity, benefits, and paid time off.

Position Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse provides oversight and care for Residential and Community Support clients, ensuring appropriate medical and psychiatric services within scope of license. Supervises medication management and reviews referrals for client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises medication monitoring/administration, trains staff, and participates in team meetings.
• Reviews referrals for medical and psychiatric appropriateness, collaborates with Medical Director and staff to develop treatment plans.
• Performs physical health screenings and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Tracks program compliance with licensing and regulatory agencies.
• Provides medical and psychiatric education to clients and families, documents interventions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Valid DMV License.
• Licensed Practical Nurse diploma/certificate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• LPN Licensure in Connecticut.
• 3-5 years' experience in behavioral health nursing and relevant clinical settings.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Benefits: CMHA offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, PTO, employee assistance programs, professional development, and more.

Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For assistance with applications, contact [e-mail].