Floating Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse

Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO

Note: This position does require travel in our CCC Catchment Area (Cape, Fredericktown, Marble Hill, Perryville, and Ste Genevieve.)

Full Time, Non-Exempt: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday

Base Pay: $22.77 - $25.07 (LPN); $27.52 - 32.40/hour (RN) - Dependent upon previous Relevant Psychiatric Experience

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• LPN or RN Nursing license required
  • For LPN must have two years of relevant experience
• Must be knowledgeable in psychotropic medications, psychopathology and counseling methods.
• Valid Driver's License for current State of residence, must meet agency MVR Standards, and proof of continuous current auto insurance.

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing direct therapeutic and consultative psychiatric nursing duties; coordination and provision of medication injection clinics, medication consultation and education to clients and family members, and case consultation for CCC outpatients and area residential care patients.

Job Duties:

1. Coordinate and provide medication injection clinics.

2. Provide education services to clients, family and/or caregivers as to medication usage, side effects and adverse reactions.

3. Provide consultation to Group Homes.

4. Provide education and consultation to clinicians regarding clients' medications, side effects, and adverse reactions.

5. Order, inventory, and maintain medication storage according to policies and procedures.

6. Promptly complete insurance prior authorizations for prescribed medications.

7. Give PPD tests to new employees and residential care patients as needed.

8. Promptly respond to client medication inquiries, needs, problems, or side effects in effective manner consistent with practice standards.

9. Coordinate and administer metabolic screenings including testing lipid profile with glucose and HgbA1C in conjunction with Health Care Home as requested.

10. Due to the integration of the primary medical and psychiatric areas of care, any duties related to either medical or psychiatric services within your scope of practice as requested by your supervisor.

11. Travel to Fredericktown, Ste. Genevieve, Perryville, and Marble Hill locations is required.

12. Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.

The Agency
Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health + Wellness Resource - is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Our Mission is to provide and support personal growth, wellness, and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.

Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services, feel welcome, accepted, and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Join our team at Community Counseling Center and be part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We believe that a diverse workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse client base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. Through inclusive hiring practices, unbiased selection processes, employee resource groups, ongoing training, and transparent progress tracking, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

Our Benefits

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year
  • + get a day off for your birthday!
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Retirement Auto-Enrollment
• LegalShield and IDShield - Lawyer and Identity Theft Benefit
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc., please contact employment@cccntr.com to speak with us about your needs.