Weekend PM LVN/LPT - Mental Health 604

Main Template • Downey, CA

7d • Onsite

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 position is in a 16-bed Crisis Residential Treatment program providing short-term, 24/7 services for adults age 18 and older experiencing acute psychiatric distress. The program aims to help clients avoid inpatient hospitalization, emergency services, and incarceration; regain stability in a safe, homelike environment; work toward longer-term recovery goals; and establish connections to stable housing and ongoing treatment.

The advertised schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The expected starting wage range is $28.43–$35.13, with geographic differentials affecting the assigned range and starting pay commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program.
• Maintain current LVN or LPT licensure.
• Hold a current CPR/BLS certificate.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified through hands-on courses by the date of employment or before providing direct client care, and maintain current certification throughout employment.
• Successfully complete applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
• Have a valid and current driver's license and personal vehicle insurance listing the employee as a driver.
• Be willing to use a company vehicle to drive clients to appointments, groups, and other activities.
• Be willing to use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment, including physician-prescribed medications.
• Implement direct care safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Use a company vehicle to transport clients to appointments, groups, and other activities as needed.
• Use a personal vehicle to attend meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with accrual each pay period, prorated accrual for part-time schedules, and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Nine paid holidays.
• PM shift differential of 6% and NOC shift differential of 10% for hourly staff.
• Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM, 11% for Weekend PM, and 15% for Weekend NOC.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Free supervision for a 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.
• Weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for use of a personal vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed