Licensed Practical Nurse
ANCHORAGE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN
Summary
Anchorage Community Mental Health Services is a comprehensive behavioral health organization serving the Anchorage, Alaska community. As a community-based mental health provider, the organization offers a wide range of services including outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, and psychiatric care for individuals and families. The organization focuses on providing accessible mental health services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, with particular attention to underserved communities in the Anchorage area. Their services typically include individual and group therapy, medication management, case management, and community outreach programs. Anchorage Community Mental Health Services plays a vital role in Alaska's behavioral health infrastructure, addressing the unique mental health needs of the region's population through evidence-based practices and culturally competent care. The organization collaborates with local healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community organizations to create a comprehensive support network for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Job description
What You'll Do
- Take patient vitals, collect health information, administer medications and injections (including long-acting injectables), coordinate lab work, and accurately document all care in the EHR.
- Manage and maintain injection schedules and lab coordination while ensuring proper documentation and follow-up.
- Assist with medication management by processing refill requests, prior authorizations, and coordinating effectively with providers, pharmacies, and the care team.
- Monitor patients for medication side effects or concerns and communicate findings to providers in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide patient education related to medications, treatment plans, injections, and follow-up care while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
- Support patient triage and respond to clinical calls or messages within scope of practice using clear and effective communication.
- Work collaboratively with providers, nursing staff, pharmacies, labs, and patients in a professional environment that values teamwork, confidentiality, and high-quality patient care.
What We Need from You
- You have a current Practical Nurse license for the state of Alaska OR you are a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
- You are knowledgeable in psychiatric nursing principles and practices.
- Must possess a valid Alaska Drives license and good driving record.
- You are comfortable with EMR usage and are a fast learner with computer programs.
- Experience working with a psychiatric population is preferred.
Requirements
- Current Practical Nurse license for the state of Alaska OR licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska
- Knowledgeable in psychiatric nursing principles and practices
- Must possess a valid Alaska Driver's license and good driving record
- Comfortable with EMR usage and fast learner with computer programs
- Experience working with a psychiatric population is preferred
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Anchorage Community Mental Health Services is a comprehensive behavioral health organization serving the Anchorage, Alaska community. As a community-based mental health provider, the organization offers a wide range of services including outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, and psychiatric care for individuals and families. The organization focuses on providing accessible mental health services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, with particular attention to underserved communities in the Anchorage area. Their services typically include individual and group therapy, medication management, case management, and community outreach programs. Anchorage Community Mental Health Services plays a vital role in Alaska's behavioral health infrastructure, addressing the unique mental health needs of the region's population through evidence-based practices and culturally competent care. The organization collaborates with local healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community organizations to create a comprehensive support network for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.