LPN Primary Care Manager Behavioral Health Homes- 5968

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JOB TITLE:LPN Primary Care Manager

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fulltime 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: MF 8AM4:30PM or 8:30AM5PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Behavioral Health Homes Manchester CT *some travel to other sites required*

PC#: 2179

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Behavioral Health Homes (BHH)

BHH provides medical care coordination & health and wellness support to identified existing CHR clients with significant behavioral health and chronic health needs such as Diabetes Obesity Asthma/COPD Coronary Artery Disease Hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure

ABOUT THE POSITION: LPN Primary Care Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• In coordination with BHH RNs and others BHH staff assists in developing integrated behavioral health and medical treatment planning and comprehensive care management of adults and/or children with SPMI and/or chronic health conditions in CHRs Behavioral Health Homes (BHH)
• Provides BHH services including:
  • Assisting BHH RNs in providing Comprehensive Care Management
  • Care Coordination
  • Health Promotion
  • Comprehensive Transitional Care
  • Patient and Family Support
  • Referral to Community Support Services

• Collaboration and coordination with medical providers and hospitals to ensure smooth transitions of care for Behavioral Health Home patients
• Facilitates health education groups.
• Provides training on medical diseases treatments and medications .
• Works with BHH Administrative System Specialist to ensure quality data management for BHH patients in order to track health related outcomes consistent with BHH outcome goals
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served. Works to reduce healthcare disparities whenever possible
• Provides individual consultation when indicated to aid clients in understanding and managing their symptoms.
• Provides consultation when indicated to assist clients and families in learning about and managing mental illness their medications and potential side effects
• May performs home or outreach visits and/or client transportation
• Keeps abreast of current ideas theories and research regarding treatment of individuals with complex behavioral health and medical issues including factors contributing to health care disparities
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of school of Nursing with LPN licensure.

Experience: Experience with patients with complex medical and behavioral health issues.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed Practical Nurse in State of CT. Valid drivers license.

Training: CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Why Join CHR

AwardWinning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet auto and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Nurse Corps NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum featuring our brandnew Clinical Training Series for interactive learning practical skill enhancement and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bringyourpettowork lunches weekly yoga coloring contests employee appreciation events and more!

Employee Involvement:

• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
• Join employeeled resource groups DEI Council and Wellness Committee.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff regardless of the hours worked with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting supportive and dynamic workplace where your growth and wellbeing are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$22.72 minimum and up commensurate upon experience.

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or signon incentives. (Please note for parttime positions this range would be prorated based on hours worked)

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women members of ethnic minorities LGBTQ individuals people with (dis)abilities and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Required Experience:

Manager