Overview: Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our outpatient mental health clinic in Yonkers, NY. This full-time, hybrid position has a salary range of $46,000-$53,000. Responsibilities: As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Take vital signs and complete general health monitoring
Screen for psychiatric, substance abuse, and medical problems
Collect urine drug screen and breathalyzer test results
Administer medications delivered through intramuscular injections
Complete prior authorizations for specific mediations when prescribed
Keep electronic health record up to date with lab results and medical reports from outside facilities
Receive and manage medication refill requests
Assist with scheduling psychiatric appointments as needed
Coordinate care with outside pharmacies and providers
Assist with telepsychiatry
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:
Experience working in mental health
Proficiency with computers
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
What WJCS has to offer you:
In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Disability and life insurance
403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
On-going Professional Training and Development
Employee Assistance Program
Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives
Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
Why join Westchester Jewish Community Services:
Founded in 1943, WJCS provides a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. Across every division, WJCS employees are connected by their shared values and commitment to helping those in need.
We are dedicated to ensuring dignity and respect for all employees in an inclusive and safe environment that values diversity, experience, and merit. We are committed to racial justice and equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, class, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity differences—for employment, professional development, and advancement for qualified individuals.
WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER