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Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Child Mental Health Crisis - $2.5K Sign On Bonus

Monarch
SECU Youth Crisis Center, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 9 May 2025
💰 $47,380/yr

About the role

Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!

At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.

You Belong at Monarch

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.

Job Highlights:

Additional Job Description

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Hold a valid LPN North Carolina licensure

  • A minimum of (1) year of experience working with children/adolescents experiencing a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder.


Starting Pay: from $23.69/hour

SIGN ON BONUS: $2,500 ($1,000 at hire; $750 at 6 months of employment; $750 at 12 months of employment)

This Opportunity:

The primary responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse, Child Crisis are to provide direct and indirect services, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, to individuals in need of crisis assessment, injection clinic, or outpatient services.

What You'll Do:

  • Schedule individuals for crisis and assessment services and triage individuals who present with emergent medical and/or psychiatric problems.

  • Perform clinical intakes with individuals requesting services, coordinate with screening/referral and individuals to ensure continuity of care.

  • Complete documentation required to ensure that the medical record for crisis and assessment services meets state and accreditation standards, coordinating with STR, psychiatrists/nurse practitioners, providers, and crisis services staff.

  • Schedule individuals for the Injection Clinic as well as doing injections of psychotropic medication, educate and support individuals about medication.

  • Complete documentation required to ensure that the medical record for crisis and assessment services meets state and accreditation standards, engage with drug company representatives who supply samples or coupons.

  • Deal effectively with a variety of people, which includes individuals requesting services, staff, providers, and the public.

  • Input electronic medical record documentation, including checking for Medicaid, IPRS, and Medicare status of individual receiving services.

  • Mail correspondence to individuals receiving services and the provider community.

  • Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as service definitions related to specific program areas

  • Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assists in crisis situations.

  • Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

  • Driving and travel may be required.

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Education We're Looking For:

Associates: Nursing, High School Diploma (Required)

Certifications We're Looking For:

Drivers License (Valid) - USA, LPN - NC Board of Nursing

Experience We're Looking For:

Experience with children/youth/adolescents in a Crisis setting | Not Required Experience working with children/adolescents with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder | 1 year | Required Psychiatric Nursing Experience | Not Required

Schedule:

Every other weekend: Saturday & Sunday (11:00pm - 7:00am)

Target Weekly Hours:

8

Monarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Monarch offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch is an