LVN - Mental Health 352
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 with 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 offers an alternative to and diversion from Emergency Psychiatric Services, acute psychiatric hospitalization, and incarceration. It serves people with justice-involved mental health status and has an average length of stay of 14–21 days. The program is co-located with the Substance Use Treatment Services program and operates under contract with the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department. The listed schedule is a short-hour AM shift, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Expected starting wage is $37.41–$46.23; the assigned pay range depends on geographic location, and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above minimum requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program.
- Hold 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 the applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions check, and degree or license verification.
- If driving is required, have a valid driver license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance at employment and maintain these throughout employment.
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.
- Hourly shift differentials: 6% for PM shift and 10% for NOC shift.
- Hourly weekend shift differentials: 5% for weekend AM shift, 11% for weekend PM shift, and 15% for NOC shift.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs).
- Free 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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