Crisis Stabilization - LVN / LPT - PM Shift
About The Position
Partner with us in making a positive change! 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 Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a place where people experiencing a mental health crisis can go to be stabilized. These facilities operate 24/7 to provide crisis stabilization. The CSU will help clients to stabilize and will also provide referrals to other needed services. Transportation is provided as needed. The LVN / LPT is responsible for providing direct client care, including medication administration and supervising the nursing activities of unit staff. Key duties include ordering, preparing, and documenting medications according to physician orders and confirming pharmacy deliveries. The role also requires communicating important information to the team, writing weekly client summaries as assigned, and maintaining accurate nursing documentation throughout the shift. This position also performs other related duties as needed.
Requirements
- Active, valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
- Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience with medication administration (Required).
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Current CPR certification.
- First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross).
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
- One (1) year of experience treating individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting (Preferred).
Responsibilities
- Providing direct client care
- Medication administration
- Supervising the nursing activities of unit staff
- Ordering, preparing, and documenting medications according to physician orders
- Confirming pharmacy deliveries
- Communicating important information to the team
- Writing weekly client summaries as assigned
- Maintaining accurate nursing documentation throughout the shift
- Performing other related duties as needed
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: 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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
