Crisis Licensed Psychiatric Technician/Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pacific Clinics • Grass Valley, CA

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About The Position

The Crisis Licensed Psychiatric Technician/Licensed Vocational Nurse provides medical and psychiatric care in a crisis stabilization setting. The role supports implementation of nursing processes, medical treatment plans, medication orders, and care delivery, and conducts medical and psychiatric screening during mental health crises. The program is a 23-hour, 59-minute stabilization unit for adults age 18 and older, intended to divert people from 5150 holds and psychiatric hospital stays. The position is part of the launch of a new Nevada County CSU and provides strengths-based, culturally respectful, trauma-informed stabilization support.

The posted job summary also describes general medical and psychiatric care of youth and applying practical nursing techniques while recognizing typical symptoms. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. The role requires after-hours and weekend on-call availability for special needs, including psychiatric emergencies. Compensation is $35.61–$43.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and internal equity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; two years of relevant experience equals one year of education.
• Completion of a prescribed course of study and training at a school accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• A license through the California Board of Vocational Nursing or a certificate through the California Board of Psychiatric Technicians.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Ability to remain physically fit enough to keep clients self-safe, including the ability to move quickly or run and drive a car.
• If required by the program, pass an initial physical abilities test (PATS) and become certified in crisis intervention techniques within the first 30 days and annually.
• For employment at a Crisis Stabilization Unit, pass a Human Performance Evaluation Test at a designated company clinic, including lifting, pushing/pulling, repetitive coupling, static weight, and other required movements.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Driving is required.
• Must complete a full background check and TB exam.
• May have unsupervised contact with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the staff RN and psychiatrist with nursing processes, implementation of medical treatment plans, and medication orders.
• Conduct medical and psychiatric screening in the context of a mental health crisis.
• Coordinate, schedule, and oversee pediatric medical treatment, including crisis response, de-escalation, and, when needed, initiation of higher-level behavioral restraint interventions.
• Admit and discharge clients; complete health assessments, body charts, monthly vital signs, and physical assessments; and determine physiological status.
• Monitor and implement systems of care delivery for pediatric nursing, medical activities, and pharmacological care.
• Schedule medical, dental, and laboratory appointments in consideration of medical requirements, service schedules, and transportation schedules.
• Schedule external psychiatric appointments and follow up as delegated by the attending psychiatrist.
• Follow physician orders and oversee, evaluate, and implement medication ordering, monitoring, documentation, handling, and administration, including emergency medication.
• Maintain organized and timely medical and psychiatric records and private health information in accordance with standards of care, accreditation, licensing requirements, and patient care needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and organize and provide staff education on health, safety, psychiatric, and medication issues.
• Be available on call after hours and on weekends to respond to special needs, including psychiatric emergencies, with appropriate intervention.
• Recognize basic symptoms indicative of adverse medication reactions, consult with a supervisor and/or alert medical staff, and monitor for medication side effects.
• Attend committees, team meetings, and staff meetings.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned to support department or business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with benefits eligibility beginning on day one.
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%.
• Competitive time-off plans, subject to eligibility requirements based on employment status.
• Possible 8% license differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, and select peer certifications, based on position eligibility.
• Possible bilingual differential of up to 7.5% for qualifying direct-service roles or up to $80 per month for qualifying non-direct-service roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED