Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our outpatient mental health clinic in Yonkers, NY. This full-time, hybrid position has a salary range of $46,000-$53,000.

Responsibilities

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Take vital signs and complete general health monitoring
• Screen for psychiatric, substance abuse, and medical problems
• Collect urine drug screen and breathalyzer test results
• Administer medications delivered through intramuscular injections
• Complete prior authorizations for specific mediations when prescribed
• Keep electronic health record up to date with lab results and medical reports from outside facilities
• Receive and manage medication refill requests
• Assist with scheduling psychiatric appointments as needed
• Coordinate care with outside pharmacies and providers
• Assist with telepsychiatry
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Experience working in mental health
• Proficiency with computers
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

What WJCS Has To Offer You

In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Disability and life insurance
• 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
• On-going Professional Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements

Why Join Westchester Jewish Community Services

Founded in 1943, WJCS provides a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. Across every division, WJCS employees are connected by their shared values and commitment to helping those in need.

We are dedicated to ensuring dignity and respect for all employees in an inclusive and safe environment that values diversity, experience, and merit. We are committed to racial justice and equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, class, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity differences—for employment, professional development, and advancement for qualified individuals.

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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