Crisis Licensed Psychiatric Technician/Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pacific Clinics•Campbell, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

CSU is a 23 hr 59 min unit for youth placed on a 5150 hold who require Intensive stabilization. The goal is to divert youth from more extended psychiatric hospital stays. This position is part of a program that has adopted an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS). An AWS is a variation of the standard 5-day/8-hours per day schedule and allows for shifts of no longer than 12 hours per day within a 40-hour workweek without payment of an overtime premium until after the 12th hour in a day or 40 hours worked in a week.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of relevant clinical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education) to include:
Completion of a prescribed course of study and training in a school accredited by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians of the State of California, and received a license through the Board of Vocational Nursing or a certificate through the Psychiatric Technicians of the State of California.

Nice To Haves

8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications
Possible Bilingual Differentials: Up to 7.5% for qualifying direct service roles; up to $80.00/month flat fee for qualifying non-direct service roles.

Responsibilities

Assists the staff RN and Psychiatrist in the implementation of nursing processes in the agency, implementing youth's medical treatment plan and medication orders.
Conducts both medical and psychiatric screening in the context of a mental health crisis, with children presenting as a danger to themselves or others.
Coordinates, schedules, and oversees all pediatric medical treatment of youth within programs. This includes crisis response, de-esculation and if needed the initiation of higher level behavioral restraint interventions.
Admits and discharges youth, including completing health assessments using body charts, monthly vital signs, physical assessments, and determines physiological status.
Monitors and implements the systems of care delivery for pediatric nursing / medical activities and pharmacological care.
Schedules medical, dental and laboratory appointments considering medical requirements, service and transportation schedules.
Schedules external psychiatric appointments and follows-up as delegated by attending psychiatrist.
Follows MD orders, oversees, evaluates, and implements all activities and functions around ordering, monitoring, documenting and the handling of medications. This includes the administration of emergency medication.
Maintains and manages the medical and psychiatric records and Private Health Information (PHI) in an organized and timely manner, so as to meet the standards of care, accreditation, licensing requirements, and patient care needs.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary teams, organizes and provides education to staff, parent and youth regarding health, safety, psychiatric and medication issues.
Is available on an on-call basis after hours and on weekends to respond to special needs of youth, including psychiatric emergencies with appropriate intervention.
Exercises judgment in recognizing basic symptoms indicative of adverse medication reactions; consults with supervisor and/or alerts medical staff. Monitors medications for potential medication side effects.
Attends committees, team and staff meetings.
Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.