LVN - Mental Health 352

Telecare Corporation • San Jose, CA

12d • $37 - $46 • 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, as 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 at the Muriel Wright Recovery Center CRT, a 15-bed voluntary crisis residential treatment center on Santa Clara County’s Muriel Wright behavioral health campus in San Jose, California. The program serves as an alternative to and diversion from Emergency Psychiatric Services, acute psychiatric hospitalization, and incarceration. It serves a co-ed population, with referrals consisting of people with justice-involved mental health status. The average length of stay is 14–21 days. The program is under contract with the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department.

The listed schedule is short-hour AM shifts, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Friday and Saturday. Expected starting pay is $37.41–$46.23 per hour; geographic differentials apply, and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current licensure.
• Current CPR/BLS certificate.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification through hands-on courses on the date of employment or before providing direct client care, with certifications maintained throughout employment.
• Successful completion and acceptable results of applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
• If driving is required, a valid driver license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance are required at employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused services related to safe and appropriate administration of physician-prescribed medical treatment, including medications.
• Implement direct care safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Benefits

• Paid time off for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, accrued each pay period, with prorated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shift and 10% for NOC shift.
• Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for weekend AM shift, 11% for weekend PM shift, and 15% for NOC shift.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs), supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship.
• Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

What This Job Offers

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