Mental Health Lvn / Lpn (Weekends)

Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral healthcare provider seeks a Mental Health LVN / LPN to join their multidisciplinary team, focusing on delivering high-quality treatment for mental health and substance use. This full-time position, ideal for new graduates, emphasizes client care, communication, and teamwork, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Vacation and sick days

Continuing education programs

Employee discounts to various stores

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of a LVN / LPN or equivalent.
• Current LVN / LPN license in good standing.
• Preferably one year of experience in mental health or eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all orders from physicians/psychiatrists are carried out promptly.
• Dispense medication as prescribed and perform daily narcotic counts.
• Document client progress daily objectively and accurately.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Client Care

Education

Completion of LVN / LPN or equivalent

Current LVN / LPN license

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field.

DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating disorders, mental health, and substance use, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since its inception, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH's Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to full and rewarding lives with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Compensation Range : $22 - 32 per hour. Compensation will depend on geographic region, education, and experience. Our Offer to You! We are dedicated to empowering our employees with professional and personal development through:

• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

Job Description

• We welcome new grads.
• The Mental Health LVN / LPN works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model. LVN / LPN is supervised by an RN / RN Administrator / DON.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all orders from physicians/psychiatrists are carried out promptly and clearly communicate client information to the treatment team.
• Follow and implement the Nursing Care Plan and orders from physicians and psychiatrists.
• Dispense medication as prescribed and perform daily narcotic counts with logs.
• Perform primary first aid and determine the need for physician notification.
• Perform weekly vital signs.
• Manage and order supplies to keep a fully stocked nursing station.
• Manage clients' medical needs, including scheduling appointments and completing referrals or prior authorizations.
• Support clients during admission processes, including checking belongings and acclimating them to the program.
• Supervise and support clients on community outings when necessary.
• Document client progress daily objectively and accurately.
• Assess clients' suicidality and potential danger to self or others.
• Communicate with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care at admission, midpoint, and discharge, including the use of Discovery Connect.
• On-call responsibilities as needed.

This is a full-time position working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 am to 9 pm. For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website.

Qualifications

• Completion of a LVN / LPN or equivalent.
• Holds a current LVN / LPN license in good standing or equivalent.
• One year of experience preferred in mental health or eating disorders field.
• Blood draw certification preferred.
• Must possess a current Driver's License in good standing.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway!

To provide truly innovative care, we need a diverse team. Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you meet some but not all qualifications, we'd still be happy to consider your application.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M / F / D / V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page. Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff reflective of the patients and communities we serve. We encourage multiple perspectives and experiences, striving to hire and retain a diverse workforce.