CMA LPN - Eyerly Ball
UnityPoint Health | |
USD $19.72/Hr.-USD $29.58/Hr. | |
United States, Iowa, Des Moines | |
945 19th Street (Show on map) | |
May 03, 2024 | |
Overview
To work directly with clients of the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) by using the evidence base practice model of ACT designed by NAMI to provide comprehensive and wrap around services to address client goals of mental health, physical health, housing, employment, social goals, and other goals as identified by the client. To provide assessment and develop treatment plan goals. To work with the client and fellow team members towards meeting the outcome objectives and standards put forth by Polk County Health Services (PCHS). To provide medication education and set up for ACT clients and case managers. To process orders, complete prior authorizations and work with the medication prescriber to ensure all clients received the appropriate and necessary psychiatric medications. Why UnityPoint Health?
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. Responsibilities Client Service: Assess the needs of clients and develop goals that will allow them to achieve the greatest level of independence in their community. Provide skills teaching to clients and work with them and other team members to creatively explore alternatives to hospitalization, higher level of care, homelessness and incarceration. Advocate for clients to help meet their needs, desires and best interests. Utilize critical thinking in making independent judgements and maintain responsibility and accountability for service provided. Knowledge of the effects of mental illness and the ability to relate respectfully to clients with a wide range of abilities and diagnoses. Ability to meet clients in their homes or in public places with ability to drive safely, and a willingness to transport clients in own vehicle. Possess teamwork skills including problem solving, cooperation, negotiating, etc. Ability to be available for on-call shifts for evenings and weekends which includes carrying the 24 hours on-call client crisis line and delivering medications as well as providing crisis triage services via phone an potential on scene. Continue professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance service provision. Documentation: Complete all documentation within established guidelines. Ability to prioritize client need and to complete required written documentation. Demonstrate an understanding of all funder and accreditation standards. Track and document monthly outcome objectives. Qualifications Education: Registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Mental health experience preferred. Experience: One year with the population served. License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Licensed in the state of Iowa as a RN or LPN in good standing. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to speak, read and write fluent English. Ability to read and comprehend common terminology of the mental health field. Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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