Behavioral Health LPN or RN

Job Overview

TITLE: Behavioral Health LPN or RN
DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health Services
POSITION STATUS/HOURS: Part-time .8 FTE (32 hours/week). Position is 4 days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Schedule will be between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday & Tuesday and between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday & Friday. Longer scheduled days on Monday & Tuesday and shorter schedule on Wednesday & Friday. Candidate must have flexibility to work Monday-Friday to meet scheduling changes and patient needs.
Benefit Eligible Position!

JOB SUMMARY: 
The Behavioral Health LPN/RN will provide nursing care for patients with behavioral and mental health disorders while working in a multidisciplinary team coordinating care provided by licensed team members. The person in this position will also provide administrative support and aid in the functions of the behavioral health service line.  The LPN/RN may also assist the Grant Regional Community Clinic to meet the needs of patients being served by the primary care providers as needed. Behavioral Health Clinic hours are Monday and Tuesday 7a.m.-7p.m., Wednesday 8a.m.-7p.m., Thursday and Friday 8a.m.-430p.m. *Work schedule subject to change to meet the needs of the department/patients.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 
• Primary point of contact for patients utilizing behavioral health services.
• Document patients medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnosis, treatment plans, and prescriptions in the patients’ electronic medical record.
• Assess patients’ mental and physical status based on presenting symptoms and concerns
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members about mental/behavioral health conditions, preventative health measures, medications and treatment plans
• Works with patients and providers to schedule visits in appropriate time periods based on patient needs and provider recommendations.
• Facilitate outreach to patients after late cancels or no shows to assist with timely rescheduling
• Provides triage in behavioral health clinic setting, also provides emotional support and guidance to patients via telephone
• Participates in patient treatment team conferences and routine behavioral health team collaboration
• Obtains patient vital signs for all in person patient visits
• Under the direction of the behavioral health provider - assists with conducting symptom assessment scales (DSM/PHQ-9/GAD/etc.)
• Facilitates medication refills and prior authorizations as necessary
• Serve as liaison between provider and patient and/or patient parent/guardian regarding follow up on prescribed medication
• Serve as liaison between behavioral health providers and patient/guardian to ensure all consent forms are signed on intake and at required intervals.
• Works with other support staff to increase access to services, assist patients and families in navigating care, facilitating referrals as necessary, providing resources and referrals for services that cannot be obtained in-house
• Assists primary care clinic providers and nursing staff with managing patient needs, medication administration, performing nursing procedures, and other duties assigned to meet the needs of the behavioral health clinic, primary care clinic and organization, within their scope of practice.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current LPN or RN license in the state of Wisconsin.
• Experience with behavioral health services preferred but not required.
• Experience in a Clinic setting including electronic medical records experience preferred.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to provide compassionate, understanding, sensitivity and person-centered care is a must.

HOW TO APPLY:
Candidate offered employment will complete criminal background check, and health requirements as condition of employment.

Internal applicants: Apply in ADP Career Center by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday July 17, 2025.
External applicants: Apply online at www.grantregional.com and submit updated resume. Interviews will begin as qualified applications are received.

7/10/2025