FLEXIBLE MEDICAL ASSISTANT/LPN OPPORTUNITY SUPPORTING LIFE-CHANGING WELLNESS! (PRN)

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.

PRN Registered Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse (MA/LPN) - Medical Services [Position # 1109]

Our Medical Services Program is an Outpatient setting providing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder services. It utilizes the skills of compassionate professionals to ensure the development of happy and healthy lives for our clients.

We are looking to provide a flexible, as-needed opportunity for compassionately skilled RMA's or LPN's motivated to broaden their experience while working alongside some of the most experienced Providers in Collier County.

POSITION DETAILS:

- Auditing Client charts to assist Nurses and Providers.

- Obtaining relevant and precise information to ensure an accurate chart is maintained.

- Working with entire Medical Services Team to support other positions within the Program.

- Providing direct care to Clients including taking vital signs, performing pharmacogenetic testing, and administering long-acting medications.

- Displaying energy, empathy, and efficiency regarding Client care.

- Addressing Client concerns of on-site and call-in Clients.

- Developing and updating treatment plans.

- Performing pharmacogenetic testing and administering long-acting medications.

- Communicating with schools, families, and outside Providers.

- Conducting triage assessment before Provider visits.

- Providing timely and accurate documentation (paper and electronic medical records).

- Assisting with prescription correspondence.

- Collaborating with other Medical Services Team to assist with Help Line, prior authorizations, and discharges.

- Other duties as assigned by Medical Services Supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

- High school Diploma/GED = Required

- Graduation from an accredited vocational program = Required

- Current State of Florida LPN/RMA Credential = Required

- 1-2 years' related experience = Preferred But Will Train

- Skills in assessment, evaluation, planning and intervention = Preferred

- Ability to relate to and communicate with a diverse group of Clients, colleagues, agencies and community members = Required

- Exceptional skills in organization (time and information), task prioritization and independent problem solving = Required

- Dedication to the organization's mission, standards, procedures and protocol = Required

- Bilingual (Spanish) = Preferred

- The ability to combine empathy, energy and efficiency = Required

- Exemplary Client service skills that are focused on comprehensive care = Required

- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office 365/Teams = 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:

- Part-Time & PRN (No Guaranteed Hours) Non-Exempt/Hourly Position

~ Shifts Between 7:40AM-5PM Monday-Thursday, & 7:40AM-3PM Friday
~ 1-2 Shifts Required (if offered) per month as per PRN Agreement

- In Addition To Strong Hourly Rate:
~ Option To Work Additional Hours In Other Programs After Initial Employment Period
~ Diverse discounts with local businesses
~ DLC-sponsored Health& Wellness Initiatives Including EAP
~ Opportunity To Transition To Full-Time If Available In Future

ADDITIONAL REWARDS:

DLCenters 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 DLCenters' 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 life-changing 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.