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Nurse (RN / LPN) Director of Mental Health

Psychiatric Medical Care
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Emporia, KS, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off

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  • We are seeking a compassionate RN or LPN to serve as Program Director for our new Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program in Emporia, KS, opening in November 2023.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in psychiatric nursing and involves leading a small interdisciplinary team providing mental health support to older adults aged 65 and above.
  • This full-time position offers a Monday to Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM with no weekends or on-call duties, ensuring a strong work-life balance.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, with additional benefits including low-cost medical insurance, a matching 401k, and further education assistance.
  • Candidates must hold a valid nursing license in Kansas and demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for patients through kindness and accountability.

Description

We’re hiring a compassionate RN / LPN to join our new Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program, serving older adults in the Emporia, KS community - this is the newest program in the state of Kansas set to open November with staff starting in October!


Role: Program Director – (This position will have 2 direct reports.) 

Location: Emporia, Kansas

Setting: Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program (IOP)

Population: Older Adults, Ages 65+

Schedule: Full Time (Monday to Friday, 8a-5p) (Note: No Call / No Weekends) 


You’ll work alongside a collaborative care team providing compassionate mental health support to older adults! 


Responsibilities:

  • Lead a small disciplinary team comprised of a psychiatric physician, therapist, and medical office coordinator providing services to the senior population.
  • Engage with your local community through education (presentations, one-on-one meetings, etc.)
  • Referral development through hospital staff, providers, and community resources
  • Growing and maintaining patient census
  • Ensure compliance through professional and ethical guidelines
  • Other duties as assigned

Work-Life Balance:

  • Monday-Friday 
  • No Weekends 
  • No On-Call
  • 7 Paid Holidays Off Per Year

Competitive Benefits:

  • Practically Free Vision & Dental
  • Medical Starting As Low As $70/Month
  • Matching 401k - Vested on day one
  • Furthering Education Assistance
  • PTO accrual

Unmatched Clinical Support:

  • We have online resources at your fingertips 24/7, including a group curriculum toolkit. 
  • We connect you with our top RN Directors for peer-to-peer training and support.
  • Previous Senior Life Solution employees ready to train you.

About us:

Senior Life Solutions, an intensive outpatient therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes often associated with aging.



Requirements

  • Registered Nurse or LVN licensed in the state of practice required
  • Graduation from a state-approved school of nursing required
  • Psychiatric Nursing experience preferred
  • Work with kindness and accountability to enhance the quality of life for our patients. required

Other

  • Upon an applicant’s request, the Company will consider a reasonable accommodation.
  • Successful completion of a full background check is required for employment. At times, this may include drug testing.





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