RiseWell Community Services·West Babylon, New York
Manage and administer medications and conduct mental status exams for individuals with severe mental illness as part of a mobile multidisciplinary team. Provide community-based recovery support and participate in a rotating 24-hour crisis coverage response.
RiseWell Community Services is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in West Babylon, NY. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals living with serious mental illness by providing community-based, recovery-oriented support.
Provide management and administration of medications, in conjunction with the psychiatrist, and registered nurse as a member of a mobile, multidisciplinary treatment team for persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the New York State Education Department. Valid and clean NY State driver license. Minimum of 1 year of psychiatric experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health.
At RiseWell, we value a healthy work-life balance and prioritize the mental & physical wellness of our staff!
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Responsible for conducting routine mental status exams.
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Assesses physical health needs.
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Makes appropriate referrals to community physicians and community based services.
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Provides management and administration of medications and IM injections in conjunction with psychiatrist.
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Participates on team that delivers an integrated array of treatment, rehabilitation and support services, customized to each person.
Shares in the joint responsibility for integrated plan.
Participates in team interactions producing regular ongoing transfer of information and skills.
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Provides the majority of services in community.
Participates in rotating 24-hour crisis coverage and response.
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Comply with agency Compliance Plan and False Claims Policy by preventing, detecting and reporting any potential healthcare abuse and fraud.
Report any potential non-compliance and comply with all other federal, state and local regulations applicable to this job description.
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Utilize all agency based IT applications pertaining to this job description in a proficient manner.
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Remain current on changing developments in individual field of expertise.
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Perform all other job duties as assigned.
Knowledge of nursing assessment methods.
Ability to work within team setting.
Skilled in counseling techniques through education, or training, or work experience.
Ability to work as a generalist.
Must maintain licensed as a practical nurse in New York State.
The world does not run out of people to help…and we need people like YOU to help us make a positive change in the community!
RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. RiseWell continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.
RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors and at-risk children
For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit our website https://www.risewell.org/ [https://www.risewell.org/]
21 hours a week
Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State with a valid driver's license and at least one year of psychiatric experience. Requires approval from the NYS Office of Mental Health, including fingerprinting and criminal record checks.
Market context
In New York, nursing roles like LPN positions are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer mental health, alcoholism, or chemical addiction experience, so a valid New York State LPN license and accredited nursing education matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any relevant behavioral health experience.
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