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Welcome to David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), where we provide life-saving and life-changing behavioral health care through the help of the industry's most skilled professionals.

Headquartered in Naples, Florida, DLC is a respected leader in the behavioral health field, providing comprehensive and innovative mental health and substance use treatment services.

Celebrating over 50 years of service to the region, DLC is a not-for-profit organization, overseen by a volunteer board of community leaders, and is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Serving adults, children, and families, DLC provided more than 315,000 prevention, intervention, and treatment services in the last year.

Licensed Practical Nurse: Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team [Position # 918]

Our FACT Team provides truly transformative care to a high-need population of adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders - if you are matched and motivated by an interdisciplinary team environment this is an opportunity to enhance an imperative area of DLC's community-focused services.

POSITION DETAILS:

- Participating in On-Call rotation as per FACT program requirements.

- Maintaining personal Client caseload to support the FACT Team.

- Providing meticulous nursing care to an adult population with co-occurring substance use disorders.

- Assuring medication cycle days are appropriately staffed and medication distribution is completed.

- Managing prior authorizations and pre-authorizations when indicated.

- Working closely with other FACT Team staff such as Doctors, Case Managers and Clinicians. 

- Developing and updating Treatment Plans. 

- Setting an example in providing client-conscious service to the community.

- Working as part of a true team across different programs within DLC.

- Advocating for clients to focus on life-changing wellness through a strong and tested treatment model.

TO BECOME A LEADING MEMBER OF OUR FACT TEAM:

- High school Diploma/GED = Required

- Graduation from an accredited nursing program = Required

- Current/Clear State of Florida LPN License = Required

- 1-2 years' related experience (substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, etc.) = Required

- Skills in nursing assessment, evaluation, planning, and intervention = Required

- Valid FL Driver's License and clean driving record = Required

- Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment that portrays decisiveness = Required

- Ability to relate to a diverse group of clients, and co-workers = Required 

- Adaptability to varying and emergency work conditions = Required

-  Flexibility, accessibility, working after hours, including some weekends, to ensure accountability and integrity = Required

- Exceptional skills in organization (time and information) and communication (written and verbal) = Required

- Microsoft Office 365 skills (Including Teams/Video Conferencing) and Electronic Medical Records experience = Strongly Preferred

- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required

- Ability to pass a Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting, Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check = Required

LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION:

- Full-Time Hourly/Non-Exempt Position
~ Monday-Friday, Target Standard Business Hours
~ Flexibility needed for Team & Client Needs/Rotating On-Call Status

- COMPREHENSIVE benefits outside of competitive salary include:
~ Exciting 401(k) w/Employer Match
~ Employer Paid Life/AD&D
~ Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
~ Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
~ Diverse discounts with local businesses
~ DLC-sponsored Health& Wellness Initiatives Including EAP
~ Extensive Tuition/Licensure Reimbursement Plans

ADDITIONAL REWARDS:

DLC is a symbol of hope for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly residing in Southwest Florida who struggle with mental health and substance use challenges.

Through DLC's work, lives are saved, families are kept together, children succeed, homelessness is reduced, quality of life is returned, and dignity is restored to those in need.

Together we can inspire and create an environment that empowers people towards transformative wellness to achieve what is possible!

If you are interested in making a commitment to providing exceptionally compassionate care and making a powerful difference in the lives of our clients and their families, you may contact Recruiter Beth Poulin directly via bethp@dlcenters.org.