Cabrini Licensed Practical Nurse N

Cabrini Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-Time;

-N Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

The Licensed Practical Nurse works as an integral member of the team providing services to senior residents who are aging in place or are clients in the Mental Health Clinics/PROS who are diagnosed with a behavioral health concern. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing a range of wellness services to meet the behavioral health, medical, and care issues affecting those living independently within the Housing buildings and clients attending the Mental Health Clinics,Care Coordination or PROS programs.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for developing and implementing practices and protocols for clients ranging the entire life span. Residents in crisis or with behavioral health needs (such as hoarding, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders) will be reached out to, engaged and treated by the Licensed Practical Nurse. Additionally, the LPN will address and assess for medical concerns presented by clients in housing and the clinics/PROS.

The professional will develop an individualized plan to address needs and include family, significant others and healthcare providers whenever possible. The primary goal of this employee is to support residents to maintain permanent affordable housing or, where appropriate, aide in transitioning to more appropriate housing. Within the Mental Health Clinics/PROS and Care Coordination, the primary goal is to assess medical concerns, perform health monitoring services, and provide linkages to treatment, in addition to providing health teaching and counseling around current and future health concerns.

• Assesses clients to establish a care plan according to their needs.
• Perform health monitoring services and assessments
• Responsible for tracking information/ deliverables for the Cabrini grant funds.
• Lead workshops for clients on issues related to health and wellness.
• Encourage clients to participate in on-going wellness and social activities.
• Provide advocacy and education to clients
• Facilitate coordinated care for targeted critical/high need cases.
• Works through team approach in partnership with program staff to identify and respond to clients in need.
• Works with client and their families to implement planning.
• Completes documentation, both paper and electronic in a timely manner.
• Provide counseling and therapy.
• Provide in-service training and be available to consult with staff.
• Conduct and prepare assessments, case logs, documents case notes, care plans for clients.
• Refer and link clients to service providers in the local community.
• Establish and maintain contacts with families and programs when clients are in hospitals and rehab facilities, and helps formulate aftercare plans.
• Responds to emergency situations and provide crisis intervention.
• Contact and follow-up with service providers put in place for clients such as Adult Protective Services, outpatient behavioral health, substance use treatment and healthcare providers.
• Strictly adheres to and enforces all the Agency policies regarding Confidentiality and Corporate Compliance regulations and maintains compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Offer time-limited groups as appropriate on such issues as loss and depression, living with illness, substance use issues and family/relationship maintenance.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required
• Participate in the development and facilitation…