Licensed Vocational Nurse, Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse For Mental Health Services LVN LPT RN

Mental Health America of Los Angeles•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has been a pioneer in mental health service, advocacy, innovation, and training for nearly a century, working to ensure that people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities. MHALA is among the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit mental health agencies in Los Angeles County, supporting over 19,000 low-income and no-income individuals annually with integrated services in mental and physical healthcare, homelessness and housing, supported employment, and wellness and financial services, with special programs for Veterans and transition-age youth. MHALA also provides training programs for individuals joining the behavioral health workforce and for the larger community around mental health issues. MHALA fosters a culture of communication, collaboration, transparency, and work/life balance, encouraging self-care and offering a 35-hour workweek, diversity, and opportunities for growth. The Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Technician, or Registered Nurse will provide direct care to individuals within a community-based mental health services agency under the general supervision of a Program Manager. The approach to care is member (patient) driven, recovery-based, and designed to meet the unique needs of each person. This position will act as a resource for the interdisciplinary team regarding the management of physical healthcare needs and medications, addressing health issues, attending to modifiable risk factors, and assisting members in becoming engaged partners to improve overall health and well-being.

Requirements

Current licensure with the State of California as an Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Technician, or Registered Nurse, and completion of a nursing program approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses
Certified in CPR/AED upon hire and bi-annually thereafter
Willing to pursue LPS designation if/when eligible in order to facilitate 5150 involuntary holds when needed
Knowledgeable of the characteristics of individuals who are substance abusing and/or dually diagnosed, have a willingness to promote harm reduction practices
Must have good basic English writing skills
Good basic computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records
Excellent communication skills
Highly organized
Must function well in a team-oriented approach to member services
Must possess a high level of tolerance, patience, and understanding for individuals who present for services with multiple needs, issues, and problematic behavioral characteristics in a busy and unstructured work atmosphere
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to nurture and maintain good community relations on behalf of the organization
Flexible work schedule to include some evenings or weekends, and on-call cell phone services when necessary
Driving with current class C driver’s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be insured by MHALA liability insurance are conditions of employment
TB clearance and re-testing every year are conditions of employment
COVID-19 vaccinations or booster shots are not currently required, however this may become a requirement in the future. Failure to abide by any agency policy, including those relating to a vaccine or booster shot may result in termination of employment
Employment verification directly from three (3) past employers within the most recent 7-year period

Nice To Haves

One year experience providing psychosocial rehabilitation related services to disabled population

Responsibilities

Provide coaching, counseling, mentoring, advocacy, instruction, training, feedback, and positive reinforcement for member in areas such as housing, employment, education, community integration, and case management
Maintain all records and documentation needed for program compliance and accountability in accordance with MHALA standards and funding source requirements
Demonstrate responsibility for the proper transcribing, administration, monitoring, and managing of medications
Displays knowledge of adverse side effects, indications for use, and contraindications of medications
Complete assessments regarding physical and mental health status
Develop appropriate plan of care and interventions
Assist in the collection of health information
Monitors and manages health conditions by taking measurements of weight/BMI, blood pressure, glucose levels, and lipid profiles
Develop collaborative relationship with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physical health care providers and interdisciplinary personnel to address complex needs of individual members
Provide education to members regarding health promotion, medications, and disease management
Focus on skill building to enhance member’s ability to handle health concerns independently
Display basic knowledge of available benefits and programs for underserved populations
Educate Personal Service Coordinators and aids with medication assessments
Develop a Recovery Plan with each member that identifies his/her personal needs and goals
Outreach members in their place of residence, hospitals, jails, or community to further engage in recovery process
Participate in staff and community meetings and in the day-to-day operations of the program as needed
Dispense medications/injections in agency medication room as needed
Maintain billing/documentation on a daily basis on the CareLogic system (Electronic Health Record)
Transports members to appointments and on errands when appropriate
Complete paperwork in accordance with MHALA, LACDMH County Contracted Provider standards and funding source requirements, and documents in EHR, including 24 hour turnaround documentation