Mobile Crisis LVN | LPT

Crestwood Behavioral Health•Lompoc, CA

2d•$37 - $42•Remote

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides direct nursing care to the clients according to physicians’ orders and applicable client care standards, within their scope of practice. The nurse will provide direction to non-licensed personnel in providing direct client care and operating the unit. The Crestwood Behavioral Health Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides community-based interventions for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Our team can deploy into the community to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization. The MRT is staffed by Licensed/Registered Mental Health Counselors and Peer Specialists who can provide services throughout Lompoc and Santa Barbara County, including residences, parks, shelters, schools, and hospitals. The goal of the MRT is to de-escalate the crisis and safely connect individuals with mental health care and resources.

Requirements

Current licensure in California as an LVN or LPT.
Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
Ability to supervise.
Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members.
Current CPR and first aid certifications.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct nursing care to the clients according to physicians’ orders and applicable client care standards, within their scope of practice.
Provide direction to non-licensed personnel in providing direct client care and operating the unit.
Provide community-based interventions for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
Deploy into the community to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization.
De-escalate the crisis and safely connect individuals with mental health care and resources.