About the Role
<p>A well-established nonprofit mental health services provider in New York City is seeking a mission-driven Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. This field-based opportunity focuses on providing innovative, community-based care to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who are involved in the criminal justice system.<br />
The LPN will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, client-centered support that promotes recovery, wellness, and health integration. This is a highly collaborative role in a multidisciplinary team that includes behavioral health clinicians, medical staff, and social service professionals.</p>
<p>Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team<br />
Location: New York, NY (Field-based role, community-focused)<br />
Salary: $60,000 annually<br />
Schedule: Full-time | 80% Field Work</p>
<p>Key Responsibilities:<br />
• Deliver community-based health services in line with ACT model and LPN scope of practice<br />
• Conduct wellness checks, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration (including vaccines, PPDs, and phlebotomy)<br />
• Collaborate with the ACT RN to manage medication inventory and distribution<br />
• Support clients in accessing primary care, medical treatment, and housing resources<br />
• Monitor and report medication effects, adherence, and health concerns to clinical team<br />
• Maintain up-to-date documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)<br />
• Ensure culturally responsive and trauma-informed care in all interactions<br />
• Support coordination of care with ACT psychiatrists and other healthcare providers</p>
<p>Qualifications:<br />
• Valid New York State LPN license (required)<br />
• 3+ years of experience working with individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, homelessness, or justice involvement preferred<br />
• Familiarity with community health systems and available support services<br />
• Strong organizational and documentation skills<br />
• Proficient in basic computer applications and electronic health records<br />
• Spanish language fluency a strong plus<br />
• Individuals with lived experience in mental health, substance use, or criminal justice involvement are strongly encouraged to apply</p>
<p>Why Join This Team?<br />
• Impact-driven work serving a high-need population<br />
• Collaborative, supportive clinical environment<br />
• Field-based autonomy with meaningful client engagement<br />
• Clear mission focus on equity, access, and recovery</p>