Summary

Seven Counties Services is Kentucky's leading Community Mental Health Center, providing comprehensive behavioral health services across seven counties in the Louisville region. Founded in 1978, the organization offers a full spectrum of mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and intellectual and developmental disabilities support to children, adults, and families. With over 1,500 professionals operating from 30+ offices, Seven Counties Services serves approximately 30,000 individuals annually, maintaining full accreditation from The Joint Commission. The organization specializes in child and family behavioral health, adult behavioral health, developmental services, substance abuse and addiction treatment, and prevention services. As a nationally recognized provider, Seven Counties Services operates with a trauma-informed approach and provides 24/7 crisis support through the 988 hotline, ensuring accessible care regardless of diagnosis or insurance status. The organization has been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Greater Louisville Area and maintains strong community partnerships to deliver integrated care that addresses both mental and physical health needs.

Job description

Essential Job Functions

Administers and oversees self-administered and prescribed medications per established schedules as ordered.
Monitors clients' vital signs and other physical health information, maintains accurate records reflecting the data, including general information relating to treatment results.
Administers injectable medications, ensuring accurate prescribed dosage and timely delivery, educating clients in management of side effects, and obtaining preauthorization of prescriptions/medications from pharmacy, when needed.
Completes and maintains accurate documentation relating to provision of care, medications, other client-related services, and advocacy, including staff notes, case reviews, letters, reports, etc.
Maintains client medical record/charts relating to admissions and discharges.
Transcribes medical provider orders and obtains requested medical information pertaining to clients.
Administers pregnancy tests and drug screens on clients and documents results as needed.
Maintains accurate inventory counts of all medicines and medical supplies and ensures adequate replacements are ordered on a timely basis.
Schedules outside medical appointments for clients, as ordered by Medical provider.
Monitors medical equipment and testing per CLIA standards.
Participates on team with MD/APRN/RN to manage the flow of medication management clinics.

Education

Up to eighteen months of education or training beyond the high school level in nursing or related field of study.
License for Practical Nursing in Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Graduation of an Accredited program.

Experience

Minimum 6-12 months nursing experience.

Physical Demands

Position has some unusual physical demands, including occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients and their families.
Normal tasks may involve routine but limited exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites.

Requirements

License for Practical Nursing in Commonwealth of Kentucky
Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Up to eighteen months of education or training beyond high school in nursing or related field
Minimum 6-12 months nursing experience
Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites

Company overview

Seven Counties Services is Kentucky's leading Community Mental Health Center, providing comprehensive behavioral health services across seven counties in the Louisville region. Founded in 1978, the organization offers a full spectrum of mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and intellectual and developmental disabilities support to children, adults, and families. With over 1,500 professionals operating from 30+ offices, Seven Counties Services serves approximately 30,000 individuals annually, maintaining full accreditation from The Joint Commission. The organization specializes in child and family behavioral health, adult behavioral health, developmental services, substance abuse and addiction treatment, and prevention services. As a nationally recognized provider, Seven Counties Services operates with a trauma-informed approach and provides 24/7 crisis support through the 988 hotline, ensuring accessible care regardless of diagnosis or insurance status. The organization has been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Greater Louisville Area and maintains strong community partnerships to deliver integrated care that addresses both mental and physical health needs.