Lpn Primary Care Manager: Behavioral Health Homes- 5587

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JOB TITLE:LPN Primary Care Manager
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week
SCHEDULED HOURS: M-F 8AM-4:30PM or 8:30AM-5PM
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Behavioral Health Homes, Manchester, CT
PC#: 2140
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 CHR's 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. CPR/First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire. Valid driver's license.
WHY CHR:

• Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row!
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• 403b Retirement Plan contributions
• Competitive insurance premiums


• Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!


• Education and licensure reimbursement


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program

• Career development


• Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
• Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
• Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs

• Robust wellness program


• Annual wellness stipend
• 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members
• Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!

• Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard


• Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency
• Employee-lead resource groups
• Leadership luncheons with our CEO
• Join any one of our agency committees!

• Stay informed with frequent updates


• Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
• Monthly newsletters


• And much, much more...!

*Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.
COMPENSATION*:
$22.72 minimum - $34.08 maximum, dependent 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 sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated 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!