LPN- Screening Overnight

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive training

Job summary

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee is hiring a compassionate LPN to provide nursing care and supervision to clients in residence. The role involves gathering comprehensive assessments, providing direct clinical services, and assisting clients in achieving their personal and vocational goals.

Candidates should have a valid Florida nursing license, CPR certification, and experience in psychiatric care is preferred. The position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in inpatient or outpatient psychiatric care (preferred).
• Valid Florida driver’s license with six points or fewer in the last three years.
• Pass Level 2 Background check through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Gather comprehensive psychiatric history and assessment.
• Provide direct clinical services and teach behavioral techniques.
• Offer individual vocational supportive counseling.
• Assist clients in securing safe living arrangements.
• Organize and lead social and recreational activities.

Skills

Clinical services provision

Vocational counseling

Behavioral symptom management

Social skills development

Education

Current Florida Licensed Practical Nursing license

Active CPR certification

Job description

New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, the 24‑hour helpline, mobile response team and outpatient programs across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. The organization also assists 22,000 students in area schools, and partners with courts, law enforcement, jails and hospitals to improve individual health and community quality of life.

We are seeking a caring and compassionate LPN to provide nursing care and supervision to clients in residence under the general supervision of the Program Manager/Supervising Registered Nurse.

Now under new management, New Horizons offers competitive pay, amazing benefits and comprehensive training.

Responsibilities

• Gather information for a comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, including onset, course and effects of illness, past treatments and responses, risk behaviors, mental status and diagnosis; physical and dental health; drug or alcohol use; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living such as self‑care, living situation, nutrition, money management; and family structure and relationships.
• Provide direct clinical services to clients individually, in groups and with families in the office and community settings, teaching behavioral symptom‑management techniques to alleviate and manage symptoms not reduced by medication and promoting personal growth and development by helping clients adapt to and cope with internal and external stresses.
• Offer individual vocational‑supportive counseling to help clients identify vocational strengths and problems, establish vocational or career goals and plans to reach them, and recognize and target symptoms of mental illness that interfere with work.
• Assist clients in finding and maintaining a safe and affordable place to live—apartment hunting, roommate arrangements, landlord negotiations, cleaning, furnishing, decorating and procuring necessities such as telephone, furnishings and linens.
• Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to structure clients’ time, increase social experiences and provide opportunities to practice social skills and receive feedback and support.

Requirements

• One year of experience in inpatient or outpatient psychiatric care (preferred).
• Valid Florida driver’s license with six points or fewer in the last three years.
• Current Florida Licensed Practical Nursing license and active CPR certification.
• Pass Level 2 Background check through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com