Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Intake PM shift

Aurora Behavioral Charter Oak•Covina, CA

4d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Charter Oak Hospital offers compassionate and individualized treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. We believe in a patient-centric approach, where every treatment plan is tailored to meet the specific needs of each person who walks through our doors. Aurora Charter Oak Hospital has been delivering Behavioral Health Treatment Services for over 83 years. We are located on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Covina, California. Covina is about 22 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley, close to 10, 60 and 210 FWY.

Requirements

Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face-to-face
Oral and written communication skills
Current BLS for healthcare provider required upon hire
Therapeutic Options™ (TOT) training to be obtained prior to providing direct patient care without a preceptor

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred
Basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology useful
Understanding of addiction treatment concepts, including 12-step programs and cognitive aspects of addictive diseases.
Experience with therapeutic limit-setting helpful, or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision in this regard

Responsibilities

Assists in collecting patient information for possible admits, pre-certs, and filing mandatory reporting
Take phone calls into the assessment center and routes calls as necessary
UR Pre-certification with insurance companies
Assist with taking physician orders and other duties as assigned