Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (QA Nurse)

Crestwood Behavioral Health•Napa, CA

1d•$35 - $40•Remote

About The Position

The Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (QA Nurse) ensures we are providing safe, effective, and compassionate responses to individuals during a mental crisis. The Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (QA Nurse) will respond to calls from dispatch involving a mental health crisis in various settings. They will be required to travel to the location of the caller and provide crisis intervention services, including assessing and documenting holds. The Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (QA Nurse) will also be responsible for the supervision of the Peer Specialist as part of the Mobile Response Team (MRT). The Crestwood Behavioral Health Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides community-based interventions for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Our team is available to deploy into the community to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization. The MRT is staffed by Licensed/Registered Mental Health Counselors and Peer Specialists who can provide services throughout Napa County including residences, parks, shelters, schools, and hospitals. The goal of MRT is to de-escalate the crisis and safely connect individuals with mental health care and resources.

Requirements

Current licensure in California as an LVN.
Current CA driver's license.
Current CPR and first aid certifications.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred.
Knowledge of DBT, WRAP and psychosocial rehabilitation principles preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to calls from dispatch involving a mental health crisis in various settings.
Travel to the location of the caller and provide crisis intervention services, including assessing and documenting holds.
Supervise the Peer Specialist as part of the Mobile Response Team (MRT).