Licensed Vocational Nurse (Medication Assisted Treatment)

Marin City Health & Wellness Center (MCHWC)is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides innovate health and wellness services to all, with the goal of African American health equity. At MCHWC we believe that a patient's zip code should not impact the quality of care they receive. Through clinic sites in Marin County and San Francisco, we provide wrap-around services for children, adults and seniors, including medical, dental, behavioral health, substance use and homeless services.

The LVN-II Addiction and Substance Use Services is an experienced, senior LVN primarily attached to our Addiction and Homeless Services Team, who also works in close coordination with our Behavioral Health and Medical providers, for the care of patients who either: 1) have identified substance use disorders and are/will be receiving MAT services; 2) are at high risk for substance use issues without an existing diagnosis; 3) are without concern for substance use issues but are on high risk psychiatric or controlled medications.

Marin City Health and Wellness (MCHWC) an eligible Federally Qualified Health Center in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assesses clients' current condition, health problems and/or needs including, but not limited to: seizure risk, level of cognition, vital signs and suicidal/homicidal ideations.
• Assesses, monitors and provides necessary interventions for each client considering drug intoxication, withdrawal and preexisting conditions.
• Anticipation of clients' needs based on their drug of choice, previous withdrawal history, pre-existing conditions and current status.
• Monitors and provides interventions for clients in the event of medication side effects, including adverse drug reactions.
• Assesses and monitors barriers to learning while providing education, accordingly, keeping these barriers in mind.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish a professional rapport with clients, families, and other caregivers.
• Assesses and monitors clients through standardized scales like COWS, CIWA, SAWS
• Safely and properly draws up and administers therapeutic injections according to best practices and clinic protocols
• Safely and correctly collects, handles, and results point-of-care testing, like urine tests and oral swabs
• Document's accurately and thoroughly in notes in accordance with established policies and procedures including in a timely manner and legibly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of detoxification protocol and medications used in the detoxification process, including mechanism of action, side effects and drug interactions.
• Provides safe and effective care for clients identified to be at risk of injury to self or others and report findings and client's response accurately to the clinician and the client's treatment team.
• Interacts with clients in accordance with the goals and interventions outlined in their respective treatment plans and specific needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact appropriately with clients and coworkers at all times.
• Demonstrates the ability to therapeutically respond to clients and their family members as indicated.
• Communicates effectively with outside clinicians and other appropriate parties in order to plan, deliver, and evaluate the client's response to care.
• Ensures client compliance with facility rules and guidelines and reports adequately.
• Reports incidents of suspected/known abuse/neglect to the Administrative Director and Program Director complying with all mandatory reporting laws.
• Maintains HIPAA standards/laws in all aspects of their duties.

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed (LVN, MAT and/or RN) in the State of California, in good standing
• Minimum 2-5+ years' experience in a mental health facility or;
• Minimum 2-5+ years' experience with Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) preferred
• Familiarity with mental health community services and resources
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Should possess a professional demeanor and a collaborative spirit
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to recognize problems, collect data, establish facts and (always) follow up with patient
• Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures