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Company Overview
Youth Villages is a national leader in the adoption and implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.
Program Overview
Youth Villages' Residential Treatment programs serve children with emotional and behavioral problems. Our residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive settings. We have three different types of facilities--Intensive Residential Centers, Open Campuses, and Group Homes. Located in Tennessee and Georgia, all of these facilities utilize the Re-Education of Emotionally Disturbed Children therapy model (Re-Ed).
Position Overview
Providing first aid to residents who become ill or injured
Maintaining medical charts on assigned residents
Working with other consulting medical professionals in servicing medical needs
Develop and facilitate employee and resident education programs such as personal hygiene; infection control and other relevant topics
Requirements
-High School Diploma or GED equivalent and a Diploma from school of nursing or equivalent is required
A LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license active for the State of Tennessee is required
-Experience working in a mental health setting is preferred
-Experience with psychiatric and/or pediatric/adolescent population is preferred
-Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
Experience growth and development through our continuous training, as well as tuition and licensure reimbursement, or pursue opportunities to advance both clinically and administratively with Youth Villages.
Additional Benefits
-Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
-Retirement Savings Pension Plan
-403 (b)
-2 weeks paid vacation
-12 paid sick days per year
-10 paid holidays
-Paid Parental Leave
-Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
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