Psychiatric Nurse I (LPN) Full-Time Job at Mental Health Center Denver, Denver, CO

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  • Mental Health Center Denver
  • Denver, CO

Job Description

Wellpower provides you with the support you need to help you develop a career in helping others succeed. We innovate, adapt, and leverage the diverse perspectives of the people on our team and the people we serve in everything we do.

WellPower is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Learn more about WellPower:

Psychiatric Nurses In this position you would obtain, record, and communicate important clinical information, and provide clinical services within a multidisciplinary team environment. Position requires current Colorado LPN licensure.

This is a Full-time position M-F 8am- 5pm

Location: 4455 E 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80220

Pay Range & Benefits:

  • Nurse I (LPN) - $28.96 - $30.46/hr

Language Differential - $2.50/hr for bilingual proficiency in Spanish & ASL

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPower's benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit: .

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Provide psychological problem identification, crisis interventions, and similar services to assigned consumers.
  • Provide limited case management services to consumers as needed.
  • Assist consumers with psychological and social development and rehabilitation.
  • Coordinate consumer's use of other WellPower programs and outside community resources.
  • Coordinate medical care and intervention with other clinical staff and psychiatrist(s).
  • Monitor consumer's vital signs.
  • Obtain UA's and blood alcohol levels to make referrals to higher levels of care.
  • Administer medications including intramuscular medications.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with WellPower standards.
  • Periodically provide community injections
  • Participate in team/organization meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
  • Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Licensed as a Practical Nurse in good standing with the Board of Nursing of the State of Colorado.

Experience:

1-3 years of experience working with consumers with a serious and persistent mental illness preferred.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Knowledge or ability to learn and practice trauma informed principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of methods of psychotherapy and community resources.
  • Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
  • Familiarity with the DSM IV and diagnostic techniques.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours which may be required.

Why Work at WellPower?
Join a workplace where purpose meets passion!

  • Mission-Driven Impact : Be part of meaningful work that transforms lives and strengthens the Denver community.
  • Wellness-Focused Culture : Thrive in an organization that prioritizes your self-care and well-being.
  • Award-Winning Workplace : Proudly named a Top Workplace by The Denver Post for 11 consecutive years.
  • Comprehensive Benefits : Access medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement matching-available at just 30 hours per week.
  • Competitive Pay : Our $26.72/hour minimum wage ensures fair compensation for all employees.
  • Licensure Support : Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.
  • Team Activities : Connect with colleagues through fun leagues like bowling, volleyball, dragon boat racing, and more!

Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment

Job Tags

Minimum wage, Full time, Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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