Psychiatric LPN

Psychiatric LPN Pawtucket, RI Job Details Full-time $24.29

• $40.

07 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Nursing Psychiatry Caseload management Maintaining patient confidentiality Local agency collaboration CPR Mid-level Preventive health (patient care) Driver's License Driving Motivational interviewing Substance abuse Working with individuals with mental health conditions LPN Nutrition education Smoking cessation Patient charting Managing patient records Care coordination Referral coordination Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Communication skills Health education and counseling Community resource coordination

Immunizations Full Job Description Job ID:

JR-101334

Entity:

Gateway Healthcare Location Name:

GHI-Pawtucket-101

Bacon Street City, State:

Pawtucket, RI Work Type:

FULL TIME

Hours Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Posted Date:

4/15/2026 SUMMARY The LPN provides support to Gateway's high acuity adult programs under the umbrella of Gateway's nursing department and under supervision of program RN. The position has two primary functions Promote the overall psychiatric and physical health of clients through screenings and coordination of care with primary and specialty care providers, monitoring targeted health indicators. Provide support to RNs and other team members in monitoring caseloads and required documentation, communicating with clients and collateral contacts on appointments, medications, lab work, and referrals. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes required screenings for general health, including sleep issues, asthma, oral health, immunizations, tobacco use and exposure, communicable diseases, and other infectious diseases. Completes screenings using standardized tools for substance use and mental health, including SBIRT, trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and social determinants of health, contributing information to the person-centered treatment planning process. As part of the client's care team, coordinates care with community primary and specialty care providers to support integrated care for clients, maintaining frequent and timely communication. Provides relevant education to clients and collateral contacts about medical and psychiatric conditions. Meets with clients and support people in the community to perform job responsibilities. Engages and maintains collaborative, positive relationships with a network of specialized community providers to address needs of the population, including nutrition education, physical activities, smoking cessation, health literacy, housing, social and rehabilitative programs, and job training and placement. Maintains detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in the medical record. Contributes knowledge and expertise to the teams. Attends supervision, agency, and team staff meetings as scheduled. Enhances and maintains professional expertise through educational activities and trainings. Engages in trainings on evidence-based practice models specific to their assigned population, including motivational interviewing, implementing learned skills in daily interventions. Follows agency policies and standards for client rights and confidentiality. Maintains practical nursing professional standards of care. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing with current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Rhode Island. Preference for an LPN with experience in a behavioral health setting.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver's license and use of car to complete major functions of the job. Automobile liability insurance coverage for the vehicle being used in accordance with agency requirements. CPR training within 30 working days of employment and maintained annually.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

Understanding of mental health and substance use diagnoses, including severe mental illness. Knowledge of community resources. Familiarity with screening/assessment tools and evidence-based practices relevant to the position. Oral and written communication skills at a proficient level, ensuring effective and professional communication.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None. Pay Range $24.29

• 40.07 Location GHI-Pawtucket-101 Bacon Street
• 101 Bacon St. Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860 Work Type Monday
• Friday, 8:00 am
• 4:30 pm, rotating weekend/holiday 2-3x per year Work Shift Day Daily Hours 8 hours Driving Required Yes Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.