Mental Health LVN / LPT - Temporary
About The Position
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. The LVN / LPT provides direct client care including the administration of medications and supervising nursing activities performed by professional and para-professional nursing personnel on the unit. The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help adults aged 18-59 experiencing a psychiatric crisis safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community. Services include a 24/7 program, therapeutic and mental health services, rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation), pre-vocational or vocational counseling, medication evaluation and support, daily exercise and health/wellness education, and crisis intervention. We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.
Requirements
- Applicants must have attained the age of 18 years of age
- Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.
- One (1) year of medication administration experience is required.
- Valid California LVN or LPT license.
- Current CPR certification
- First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree, preferred.
- One (1) year of service experience treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client care including the administration of medications and supervising nursing activities performed by professional and para-professional nursing personnel on the unit.
- Order, prepare, administer, and document the administration of medication for clients according to physicians’ orders.
- Confirm delivery of all ordered medication from the pharmacy on shift worked.
- Communicate pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members.
- Responsible for writing a weekly summary on the client as assigned.
- Monitor and maintain appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for the shift worked.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
- Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
