Behavioral Health LVN/LPT
About The Position
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. The LVN / LPT provides direct client care including the administration of medications and supervising nursing activities performed by professional and para-professional nursing personnel on the unit. Duties include Ordering, preparing, administering, and documenting the administration of medication for clients according to physicians' orders. Confirming delivery of all ordered medication from the pharmacy on shift worked. Communicating pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members. Responsible for writing a weekly summary on the client as assigned. Monitoring and maintaining appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for the shift worked. The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned. The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility. Designed to help adult residents, ages 18-59, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to community. Services include: 24/7 Program Therapeutic and mental health services Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services Pre-vocational or vocational counseling Medication evaluation and support services Daily exercise and health/wellness education Crisis intervention
Requirements
- Applicants must have attained the age of 18 years of age
- Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.
- One (1) year of medication administration experience is required.
- Valid California LVN or LPT license.
- Current CPR certification
- First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree, preferred.
- One (1) year of service experience treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ordering, preparing, administering, and documenting the administration of medication for clients according to physicians' orders.
- Confirming delivery of all ordered medication from the pharmacy on shift worked.
- Communicating pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members.
- Responsible for writing a weekly summary on the client as assigned.
- Monitoring and maintaining appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for the shift worked.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
- Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
