Licensed Vocational Nurse - Bandera (FT)

Alcott Center For Mental Health Services•Culver City, CA

5d•$35 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Alcott, a leading nonprofit agency dedicated to providing vital mental health and supportive housing services to low- and no-income adults across Los Angeles County, is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our DHS team. If you are a licensed nurse with experience supporting adults with complex medical and behavioral health needs—and you believe in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and meeting people where they are—this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Help us provide coordinated, client-centered care that promotes stability, recovery, and dignity.

Requirements

A current, active California Licensed Vocational Nurse license in good standing is required.
Client-centered care: Ability to work effectively and compassionately with adults experiencing homelessness, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and other complex needs.
Sound judgment under pressure: Ability to remain effective during emotional stress, conflict, crisis situations, or interactions with uncooperative clients.
Technology readiness: Familiarity with electronic health records and other workplace technology tools.
Confidentiality: Strong understanding of HIPAA, privacy, and nondisclosure requirements.
Driving requirements: Valid California driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurability under Alcott’s policy are required.
Pre-employment clearance: Successful Live Scan clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

One to three (1–3) years of clinical experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and/or other complex needs is preferred.
Experience in health sciences, social services, mental health, or a related setting is preferred.
Current CPR certification is preferred.
Military-experienced candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on care: Deliver basic nursing services, including injections, medication administration, and ongoing monitoring within the LVN scope of practice.
Coordinate care: Schedule primary care and specialty medical appointments and communicate with providers to support continuity of care.
Support medication management: Maintain medication logs with the Program Manager for clients receiving psychiatry services from The People Concern and coordinate with pharmacies to ensure timely delivery of client medications.
Educate and encourage: Provide patient education and supportive services to help clients follow their prescribed medication regimens.
Work as one team: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, integrated care for clients with co-occurring medical, mental health, and substance use needs.
Connect services: Communicate effectively with internal and external providers to promote continuity of care and reduce service gaps.
Respond in critical moments: Provide crisis intervention and triage clients to emergency services, including police, paramedics, or the fire department, when necessary.
Stay engaged: Participate in weekly staff meetings and individual supervision sessions.
Document in real time: Record all services accurately and promptly in the designated electronic health record or charting system.
Help clients navigate care: Maintain working knowledge of Medi-Cal benefits and assist clients in accessing appropriate healthcare services.
Protect confidentiality: Comply with HIPAA requirements and all agency confidentiality standards.
Support program operations: Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.