LPN 3-FULL TIME-MOUD CLINIC

EMBRACING OUR DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER

We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and it forms the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life.

Our agency’s vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors, regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health.

We are looking for a dependable and caring Licensed Practical Nurse 3 to join our new outpatient Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Program/Clinic located in Mandeville, LA. This role is critical to ensure continuous and quality direct nursing care which will meet the needs of the communities we serve. Are you ready to make a real impact in Behavioral Healthcare? Join our team and be part of something meaningful.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• This satellite clinic will offer emergency substance use treatment by offering a space for clients to work toward their recovering goals, prioritizing client input and harm reduction. This clinic will operate with more non-traditional work hours, operating from 10:30am-7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, and 7am-3:30pm on Saturdays.
• Perform individualized direct client care;
• Provide administrative support by assisting with intake processes for new clients, handling/routing calls, and uploading documents to the E.H.R.;
• Responsible for the delivery and administration of therapeutic doses of prescribed medications, including injections, and maintaining the supply of medications in the clinic;
• Collect fees for self-pay clients, urine drug screens, co-pays or deductibles and process them according to agency procedure;
• Schedule follow-up appointments to ensure continued care;
• Participate as a part of the treatment team in assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning;
• Ensure ongoing assessment of medications and provide verbal and written information to the person receiving services and others responsible for support.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This job posting will be used to fill two vacancies. Each position will be a Probational Appointment.

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of $1.00/hour for hours worked performing direct patient care.
The following rate is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) established for this agency in this job title:

• LPN 3 : $22.30/hour minimum - $33.08/hour maximum

Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 3.

Location: Mandeville, Louisiana

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information on this vacancy, please contact:

Emily Barthelemy

HR Analyst C

Florida Parishes Human Services Authority

19184 Dr. John Lambert Drive

Hammond, LA 70403

emily.barthelemy@fphsa.org

Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.