The Position
South Central Behavioral Services (SCBS) currently has an opening for a part-time LPN or RN Care Coordinator in our CCBHC program. As LPN/ RN Care Coordinator will serve as the nurse care coordinator for people in our programs by providing professional psychiatric nursing services and care coordination to individuals with complex conditions (physical and behavioral health needs). The ideal candidate will be responsible for the care and treatment of these individuals in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards as well as work closely with program staff to attend to the whole health needs of our clients. You would participate in treatment team meetings to discuss and address the ongoing needs of the clients and are also responsible for completing daily documentation in our electronic health record. The starting hourly range is contingent on experience and education, with additional bonuses based on productivity and performance. A hiring bonus is available after 6 months of successful employment. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed to practice in the State of Nebraska is required; one year of experience in medical/surgical nursing with an additional year of experience in psychiatric nursing preferred. Valid Nebraska driver’s license is required. If you are interested, please apply at www.scbsne.com/careers
The Agency
South Central Behavioral Services is a Community Behavioral Health agency providing mental health and substance use services for adults, children, families and as well as foster care services. South Central Behavioral Services has embraced a self-directed work team (SDWT) management style since 1992. The teams are groups of individuals co-located doing similar work. SDWT values employee input, less micromanagement and ways to resolve workplace conflict.
As LPN/ RN Care Coordinator will serve as the nurse care coordinator for people in our programs by providing professional psychiatric nursing services and care coordination to individuals with complex conditions (physical and behavioral health needs). The ideal candidate will be responsible for the care and treatment of these individuals in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards as well as work closely with program staff to attend to the whole health needs of our clients. You would participate in treatment team meetings to discuss and address the ongoing needs of the clients and are also responsible for completing daily documentation in our electronic health record.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed to practice in the State of Nebraska is required; one year of experience in medical/surgical nursing with an additional year of experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.
South Central Behavioral Services (SCBS) provides programs offering people ways to lead more fullfilling lives. From Outpatient Services for those with mental illness, alcohol and drug problems to rehabilitation and residential care for those with severe and persistent mental illness, Specialized Children's Services provides therapeutic foster care for children.