Acute LVN/LPT Short Hour – Mental Health 645
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 position is scheduled for Saturdays from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The expected starting wage is $29.13–$33.50 per hour. Telecare applies geographic differentials to pay ranges, and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The role is based at the Telecare Wellness Village Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC), located on the Wellness Village Campus. The 24/7 program serves up to 50 male and female individuals who are incompetent to stand trial or otherwise court-ordered to this level of care. It primarily serves individuals referred by the Superior Court, Riverside Sheriff's Office, or Riverside University Health System–Behavioral Health, and also supports people requiring residential services through Laura’s Law/AOT and other diversion programs.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and hold current licensure.
- Hold current CPR, First Aid, and hands-on CPI certifications by the date of employment or before providing direct client care, and maintain current certification throughout employment.
- Satisfactorily complete applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
- Hold a valid and current driver's license and personal vehicle insurance listing the employee as a driver.
- Be willing to use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
- Be willing to use a company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
Responsibilities
- Provide recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment, including medications prescribed by a physician.
- Implement direct care safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Drive clients to appointments, groups, and other activities using a personal vehicle and the company vehicle.
Benefits
- Eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week earn paid time off 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 shifts and 10% for NOC shifts.
- Weekend differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM, 11% for Weekend PM, and 15% for Weekend NOC shifts.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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