Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview:

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our outpatient mental health clinic in Yonkers, NY. This full-time, hybrid position has a salary range of $46,000-$53,000.

Responsibilities:

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Take vital signs and complete general health monitoring
• Screen for psychiatric, substance abuse, and medical problems
• Collect urine drug screen and breathalyzer test results
• Administer medications delivered through intramuscular injections
• Complete prior authorizations for specific mediations when prescribed
• Keep electronic health record up to date with lab results and medical reports from outside facilities
• Receive and manage medication refill requests
• Assist with scheduling psychiatric appointments as needed
• Coordinate care with outside pharmacies and providers
• Assist with telepsychiatry
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Experience working in mental health
• Proficiency with computers
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

What WJCS has to offer you:

In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Disability and life insurance
• 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
• On-going Professional Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER