Licensed Practical Nurse

About Carey Counseling Center Inc:

Carey Counseling Center, Inc. was established in 1970 as a not-for-profit community behavioral health center. We are dedicated to serving Northwest Tennessee by offering a full range of community-based, behavioral health services. Our staff is made up of highly-trained, caring professionals who are dedicated to helping individuals and families in our communities cope with mental illness, while contributing to the overall health of our communities. Carey’s commitment to providing leading edge technology in behavioral health services has established the corporation as one of the most respected community mental health centers in West Tennessee.

Qualifications

Summary: 

Under the administrative supervision of the Director of Residential Services, The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the provision of medical services in a community mental health center which provides outpatient, consultation, emergency, and residential treatment to residents of a geo-access area. Some
travel is required.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Conducts examinations, provides direct treatment services, and reviews medical/psychiatric/psychological histories.  
2. Recommends referral to appropriate inpatient or to other treatment resources if beyond the scope of the Center’s services.  
3. Review treatment plans and signs treatment plans to initiate, continue or discontinue services.  
4. Consults actively with Center staff regarding treatment of clients in the Center’s care.  
5. Provides back-up consultations to Center On-Call staff providing emergency services.  
6. Maintains licensure and certification.  
7. Participates in quality assurance activities as evidenced by participation in the identification and resolution of problems identified by quality assurance activities, such as qualitative and quantitative peer review, direct observation, and other quality assurance monitors in place.  
8. Assists in the promulgation of medical/psychiatric policies and procedures, consults  with the medical staff and designated administrative staff members regarding the  quality of medical services.  
9. Assist in the scheduling and transportation for all residents.
10. Follows all guidelines outlined in the CAREY Policies and Procedures Manual including Corporate Compliance Policies.  
11. Is expected to have regular and predictable attendance and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
12. Other assigned duties by supervisor or management to meet the needs of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Tennessee with all related credentials as a licensed practicing nurse.