Acute Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) – Mental Health 645

Main Template•Perris, CA

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About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment, including medications prescribed by a physician. The role implements direct care safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. This is a new startup program with an expected start date of December 14, 2026. The Telecare Wellness Village Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC), located on the Wellness Village Campus, operates 24/7 and serves up to 50 male and female individuals who are Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) or otherwise court-ordered to this level of care. The program primarily serves IST consumers referred by the Superior Court, Riverside Sheriff's Office, or Riverside University Health System–Behavioral Health. It also supports individuals requiring residential services through Laura’s Law/AOT and other diversion programs. Available shifts are 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, on either Sunday–Tuesday or Wednesday–Friday. The expected starting wage range is $29.13–$33.50 per hour. Telecare applies geographic differentials, and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and hold current licensure.
Hold a current CPR/BLS certificate.
For San Bernardino County FACT programs, have at least two years of experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified through hands-on courses by the date of employment or before providing direct client care, and maintain current certification throughout employment.
Successfully complete applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
If driving is required, have a valid driver's license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of personal auto insurance listing the employee as a driver.
Be willing to use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups; weekly mileage reimbursement is at the IRS rate.
Be willing to use a company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups; weekly mileage reimbursement is at the IRS rate.

Responsibilities

Provide recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment, including physician-prescribed medications.
Implement direct care safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Benefits

Paid time off for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, accrued each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with prorated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
Nine paid holidays.
Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shift and 10% for NOC shift.
Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM shift, 11% for Weekend PM shift, and 15% for Weekend NOC shift.
Free continuing education units (CEUs).
Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
Coaching and mentorship.
Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
Medical insurance.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
401(k).
Employee Stock Ownership Plan.