**Job Description:****ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*** Provides first point of clinic contact for all new clients. Explain services available and focus on engagement of client to access services.* Completes health screenings, nursing assessments and triage healthcare needs for new and ongoing clients.* Participates in team meeting to develop a plan of care to address client needs.* Assists clients in navigating the healthcare environment to ensure access to appropriate care.* Advocates on client’s behalf with healthcare providers and managed care organizations to ensure timely care.* Assists with coordination/access to services that address social determinants of healthcare outcomes: + Provides transportation to healthcare appointments, when needed + Identifies other needs, when necessary, that ensure access to healthcare + Assists in obtaining access to housing (search for housing, applications, financial assistance, communication with landlord), as necessary, when housing status destabilizes health status and presents a barrier to receiving appropriate healthcare. + Assists with access to other community resources e.g., public assistance and financial benefits.* Develops knowledge base of other healthcare providers in the service area and collaborate, as needed* Documents tracking for appointments, medication, and other healthcare needs for assigned clients, as needed**EDUCATION*** Licensed Practical Nurse with current active license to practice in Kentucky.**EXPERIENCE*** Three years of nursing experience in a hospital, physician office, or behavioral care clinic.* Experience in community setting or integrated care environment**PHYSICAL DEMANDS*** Position may require lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds, or requires significant periods of walking or standing* Possible exposure to the threat of bodily harm from clients or families.* Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.* Reliable transportation for frequent travel.**Time Type:**Full timeWe continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.* **Health & Wellness** + Medical Coverage + Dental Coverage + Vision Coverage + Flexible Spending Account + Health Savings Account + Short Term Disability + Long Term Disability - Company Paid* **Financial Wellbeing** + Competitive Compensation Packages + Life Insurance - Company Paid + Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid + 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching + Retirement and Financial Planning Services* **Career Development and Growth** + **Tuition Assistance Plans** + Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (**National Health Service Corp**s & **Public Service Loan Forgiveness**) + **Student Loan Repayment Assistance** + **Clinical Supervision** toward licensure and **reimbursement for certain license applications** + At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide **company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education** + Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us + Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders + Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes* **Work Life Balance** + **Paid Time Off** - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (**10 Paid Holidays**) + **Flexible Work Schedules** to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance + Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being**Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro.**Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives.**At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits.****In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.**
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