Job Title:
LPN - Bridge Counseling Center

Company: Open Sky Community Services

Location: Worcester, MA

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Salary USD $27.00/Hr. Description and Responsibilities Open Sky's Rapid Response Hub provides urgent and timely access to emotional, mental health and behavioral health services, all starting in one place. Individuals are coupled with a member of our team, who use the "whole person" approach to address a variety of needs including behavioral health, substance use, navigation of the medical system, housing/food insecurities and benefit enrollment. The Bridge Counseling Center serves individuals in the community as well as individuals who are served through other Open Sky programs in an outpatient capacity. We offer evidence-based practices, that include medication management and cognitive-behavioral treatments to support individuals with various clinical presentations. The LPN will support the operations of the Bridge Counseling Center and Rapid Response Hub to assure timely refills are provided and all authorizations are completed within identified time frames. They will also monitor individuals served to address and mitigate any adverse physiological or psychiatric effects from changes in medication administered while receiving services. Other Key Responsibilities: * Ensure that both programs are in compliance with medication administration policies, and all other related DPH, licensing and/or funder requirements. * Collaborate with the staff team to complete a thorough physical assessment of health needs and provide referrals to appropriate community physicians/health care providers as needed. * Provide training and consultation to programs regarding medical issues, procedures, techniques, and health & wellness practices. * Document all individual encounters and contacts made on behalf of individuals/families and development of Nursing/Health Care Plans and nursing summaries. Ensure effective implementation of Nursing/Health Care Plans through staff training, evaluation, and modification when needed. Qualifications * Valid LPN in Massachusetts, required. * Excellent assessment, documentation, and verbal communication skills required. * Valid driver's license and acceptable driving history, required. * Previous experience with adults with mental health and substance use disorders, stronly preferred. About Us At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life. Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL. At Open Sky, you'll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives. Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today! Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include: * Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities * Generous paid time off plan - you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!) * We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications. * Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan * 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match * Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid) * Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program * And more! Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status. Responsibilities 2024-9025