Mental Health LVN / LPT
About The Position
The LVN/LPT provides direct client care, including medication support, at a behavioral health urgent care center. The role monitors the facility milieu to support quality care, effective operations, and safety. The LVN/LPT observes clients visually and audibly, documents and reports their physical or mental condition to the Registered Nurse in charge and attending physician, and orders, prepares, administers, and documents medications according to physician orders. The position confirms delivery of ordered medications from the pharmacy during the assigned shift and writes client summaries as assigned. When needed and assigned, the LVN/LPT makes shift assignments and plans, and organizes and directs unit nursing activities to ensure quality care. The program is a 24/7 walk-in outpatient urgent care center providing rapid mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, and medication support. It provides short-term stabilization for up to 24 hours and serves up to 12 adults aged 18 and older and 6 adolescents aged 13–17. The stated work schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the City of Industry.
Requirements
- Hold a valid, active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
- Graduate from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology.
- At least one year of experience providing treatment to individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting.
- At least one year of experience in medication administration.
Nice To Haves
- An associate degree is preferred.
- A valid California Driver's License is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client care, including medications.
- Maintain vigilance over the general milieu to facilitate quality client care, effective facility operations, and safety.
- Visually and audibly observe clients and document and report their physical or mental condition to the Registered Nurse in charge and the attending physician.
- Order, prepare, administer, and document medications according to physician orders.
- Confirm delivery of all ordered medications from the pharmacy during the assigned shift.
- Write client summaries as assigned.
- When needed and assigned, make shift assignments and plans, and organize and direct unit nursing activities to assure quality care delivery.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation of $28.00–$30.00 per hour.
- Vacation and holiday pay.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- On-the-job training and access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals, where applicable.
- Employee recognition and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
