LPN - Mental Health Clinic

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will act as a liaison between the Agency and various organizations (e.g. pharmacies, primary care) within the community. The LPN will also be responsible for providing education to youth/adolescents, adults, and guardians regarding mental health services, systems, medications, and side effects. This position functions within the outpatient mental health clinic.

What does a day as an LPN look like at Child and Family Services?

• Engage with clients to monitor vital signs and discuss medication benefits
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, pharmacies, and therapists for seamless psychiatric care
• Advocate for clients by handling prior authorizations and addressing any concerns with precision
• Manage medication processes, from consents to refills, while keeping detailed documentation
• Provide any information necessary for the proper dispensing of medication at home, and when needed, at school
• Model and practice sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interaction

What has prepared you for this role?

• LPN from a recognized accredited school of nursing
• One years of nursing experience in an office/clinical setting is preferred
• Ability to relate well to children and families

Competitive Pay Rate of $23 per hour

Schedule:

9AM-5PM Monday through Friday

Monday Wednesday - 330 Delaware Ave, Buffalo

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 3901 Genesee St, Cheektowaga

CFS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  –20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)
  –14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)
  – Bereavement: Four Paid Days
  – Paid Jury Duty
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Two Plan Options
• Dental, Two Plan Options
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program and Incentives
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care FSA
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years

CFS Diversity Statement: Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C&FS is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness. We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being.

Child & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Child & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child & Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)