LVN

Psynergy Programs Inc•Morgan Hill, CA

8h•$35 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Psynergy Programs sets itself apart as the destination of choice for residential treatment of chronic mental illness in the state of California. In partnership with twenty-six Counties and Behavioral Health Departments across California, Psynergy provides rehabilitation and specialty mental health services to individuals afflicted with complex and chronic mental illness. We do this in an enriched residential environment where through support, skill-building, and treatment clients have created thriving environments and communities of care. Our adjoining outpatient clinics provide and support our clients with the highest levels of service. We are looking for exceptional team members who can help us build and maintain the highest standards of care in both residential and clinical treatment!

Requirements

Full Vaccination against COVID-19 – CA required.
Licensed vocational nurse - Required.
Two + years working in a mental health setting – Required.
Two + years in handling medication in a residential setting.
Great attitude - required.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Psychiatric Technician – Preferred
Other qualifications, certifications, and degrees including AA, and BA earn you more $$ so let us know! – preferred.
Experience working in behavioral health or in residential care - preferred.
Individuals with special certifications, skills, training, and degrees (ex: CNA, NVCI, First Aid, CPR, Narcan, SUDS, CADC, ARF/RCFE, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)

Responsibilities

Provides direct care services within the scope of practice and completes required documentation as assigned.
Executes patient care responsibilities consistently in the absence of a physician, performs staff duties whenever and wherever required, and promptly responds to on-call emergencies.
Meets and consults with the Medication Services Director regarding the client’s progress and service/coordination plan.
Provides assessment and intervention in response to client crisis, including necessary Follow-up, using appropriate consultation. In addition, it provides appropriate consultation and backup to support other staff in responding to client crises.
Participates in care management of the team and assists the psychiatrist in helping meet client needs and improve client functioning.
Completes clinical records and other required documentation following agency, Payer, and regulatory requirements, utilizing paper or computer technology as required.
Advise and consult with the clinical team on patient care, prepare and submit reports as required, and maintain related statistics as directed.
Maintains current knowledge in nursing through attendance at various events, related publications or articles, and membership in professional organizations.
Participates in staff program and facility training as assigned.
Performs emergency first aid and CPR in emergencies as needed.
Participates in emergency drills and follows emergency procedures.
Mandated abuse reporter.
Performs other related duties as assigned.