About this role
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
- Monroe Community Mental Health Authority is a community based mental health service organization dedicated to consumers living in Monroe County. We provide individual health services for people with any type of behavioral health concerns such as substance abuse, emotional issues, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Our mission is to enrich lives and promote wellness. We live out that mission by being an inviting resource that offers in-house, referral, and emergency services, as well as support within the community for those in need.
BENEFITS
- Bi-weekly pay
- Vacation, sick, and personal time
- Four medical plans to choose from, eligible first day of hire
- Dental
- Vision
- Aflac
- Disability and life insurance provided by the Agency, optional buy-ups
- 401a Money Purchase Pension Plan, 401a Defined Contribution, and 457 Deferred Compensation retirement plans
- YMCA corporate discount
DESCRIPTION
- The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care, medication administration, clinical data collection, and care coordination within the outpatient behavioral health clinic.
- The LPN supports prescribers and Registered Nurses by conducting nursing assessments, administering medications (including long‑acting injectable psychotropics), monitoring treatment response, and assisting with crisis triage.
- The LPN ensures continuity of care by coordinating with pharmacies, hospitals, and medical providers, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting clinic operations such as rooming, telehealth management, prior authorizations, and lab coordination.
- Clinic‑Based Nursing Care & Assessment
Conducts nursing assessments including vital signs, BMI, pregnancy/lactation screening, symptom review, medication reconciliation, and collection of laboratory results for medication review.
- Administers medications within LPN scope, including long‑acting injectable psychotropic medications, following agency protocols and safety procedures.
- Observes and documents consumer response to medications, identifies potential side effects, and promptly communicates concerns to the RN, Nursing Supervisor, or prescriber.
- Meets and greets consumers and facilitates triage for walk‑ins or late arrivals to assist with medication questions, refills, or issues under RN delegation.
- Completes requisite clinical documentation, including progress notes, in accordance with required deadlines and guidelines.
- Clinic Flow, Care Coordination & Operational Support
Assists prescribers and nurses with coordination of daily team activities including prior authorizations, collecting and scanning hospital discharge paperwork, and collecting buccal swabs for GeneSight testing following protocol.
- Manages rooming of in‑person and telehealth visits; operates telehealth equipment and provides information and encouragement to assist prescribers in staying on schedule.
- Schedules and reschedules prescriber appointments, vital checks, and injections as needed.
- Coordinates care with internal and external resources including local pharmacies, physicians offices, hospitals, and lab sites.
- Fax/mail lab orders, requests, and results related to treatment needs; responsible for incoming/outgoing faxes.
- Maintains medication room compliance including inventory, secure storage, temperature logs, and disposal procedures.
- Regulatory Compliance & Professional Conduct
Complies with and maintains competence with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and rules governed under Medicare, Medicaid, MDHHS, Joint Commission, and any applicable funding sources.
- Understands, adheres to, and maintains competence with all MCMHA and CMHPSM standards, policies, and procedures as they appear in Management of Information, Finance‑Contract Management, Recipient Rights, Performance Improvement, Administration, Human Resources, Environment, and Provision of Care policies.
- Complies with and maintains competence with HIPAA regulations as they pertain to privacy and confidentiality.
- Works as a team player within the entire Authority structure; interacts appropriately with managers and peers and performs required duties with awareness of impact upon the Authority as a whole.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING, LICENSURE)
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Michigan.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- CPR/BLS certification (or obtained within 90 days of hire).
- Valid Michigan drivers license and acceptable driving record as determined by the Authoritys insurance carrier.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of one (1) year of job‑related nursing experience preferred.
- Experience working with consumers who have a mental illness or developmental disability preferred.
- Experience with psychotropic medications and behavioral health settings strongly preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
- Frequent standing and walking, including going up and down stairs.
- Must be able to hear and communicate effectively in person and by phone.
OTHER JOB SPECIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)
- Ability to work in a complex, detail‑oriented, deadline‑structured busy organization.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information; write reports, correspondence, and procedures; and maintain consumer charts/records.
- Ability to define and solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of nursing methods and practices, common medical terminology, and medical law and ethics.
- Ability to influence others and provide education and encouragement consistent with recovery principles.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Office, electronic medical records (CRCT), and such other applications as required.
- Ability to be trained and successfully complete other computer training as required.
- Ability to conduct patient assessments and provide treatment within LPN scope.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Maintains individual credentials and participates in education and training necessary to maintain current competency in skill areas essential for implementing job duties and responsibilities.
- Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and MCMHA regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
- Valid drivers license, proof of current automobile insurance, and driving record determined by the Authoritys insurance carrier to be eligible for coverage if required as part of positions duties.