Mental Health & Substance Use Advocate (LPN) - Night Shift Job at Easterseals Port Health, Jacksonville, NC

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  • Easterseals Port Health
  • Jacksonville, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health and substance use challenges? At Easterseals PORT Health, were seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at the Facility Based Crisis Center in Jacksonville, NC. As an integral part of our collaborative and supportive team, you will work alongside a team of professionals, all committed to transforming the lives of individuals seeking assistance for substance use.

Shifts available:

Evening: 7 pm 7 am Rotation A ( Week 1 : Wednesday, Thursday; Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Evening: 7 pm 7 am Rotation B ( Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, ; Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday )

What You'll Do

The primary purpose of the LPN is to provide patients with services including screening, medication/prescription management, assisting the treatment team, treatment after-care, and referral services. This position will provide medication and medical assistance to mental health and substance abuse clients as well as offer guidance to Medical Assistant at the Facility Based Crisis Center / Detox center. This position will work in collaboration with other clinical professionals to facilitate positive outcomes for our clients. The LPN maintains accurate and up to date medical documentation and client medication logs in addition to assisting other staff members in maintaining a therapeutic and healthy clinical environment for all clients during their short-term stay at the center.

How You'll Benefit:

Youll earn a competitive salary of $23 27/hour depending on skills and experience. This full-time position offers a primary schedule of Night Shift 7p to 7a, 12- hour shifts, with alternating weekends. The rotations have 8 hours of overtime built in each pay period! We also offer benefits for benefits eligible positions.

Our benefits include :

  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, as needed

What Were Looking For

Were seeking an empathetic and patient-focused individual to provide care in the facility-based detox center. Excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to handle multiple responsibilities and assign priorities, and a valid, unrestricted, state-appropriate drivers license are essential.

We also require the following:

  • An active, unrestricted nursing license to practice in North Carolina (LPN)
  • A valid drivers license, current auto insurance and a good driving record
  • Prior mental health experience preferred but not required

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Our working environment supports employee and client health with a no tobacco use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. Thats why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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