LVN - Mental Health 135
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 supports Telecare's mental health programs in Stanislaus County, including services for adults, older adults, transition-aged young adults, people with co-occurring disorders, uninsured or underinsured individuals, and underserved groups.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and hold current licensure.
- Hold a current CPR/BLS certificate.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications from hands-on courses by the date of employment or before providing direct client care, and maintain current certification throughout employment.
- Complete applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step tuberculosis PPD test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions checks, and degree or license verification with acceptable results.
- Hold a valid and current driver's license and personal vehicle insurance listing the employee as a driver.
- Be willing to use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, with weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
- Be willing to use a company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
- Be willing to use a personal vehicle to attend meetings, with weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
- If driving is required, maintain a valid driver's license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance throughout employment.
- Meet any additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements that apply.
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.
- Drive clients to appointments and groups using a personal or company vehicle.
- Use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.
Benefits
- Paid time off accrued each pay period for vacation and personal needs for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, 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 shifts and 10% for NOC shifts.
- Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM, 11% for Weekend PM, and 15% for Weekend NOC shifts.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs).
- Free supervision for 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
