Psychiatric Technician / Licensed Vocational Nurse

Psychiatric Technician (Licensed Vocational Nurse)

Santa Cruz, CA

Location : Santa Cruz, California

Schedule : Full-Time | Non-Exempt | 3 Shifts Available

Department : Residential / Crisis Stabilization Unit

Reports To : Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse Lead

Pay Range : $34.00 - $38.00 per hour

Bonus : $250 Sign-On Bonus & $250 Retention Bonus

Make a Meaningful Impact

Aspiranet, one of California's leading nonprofit organizations supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Technician (Licensed Vocational Nurse) to join our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) team in Santa Cruz.

This position plays a vital role in providing high-quality medical and behavioral care to youth in crisis. If you're passionate about supporting the emotional and physical well-being of young people and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact.

About Aspiranet

Founded in 1975, Aspiranet is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping families thrive. We provide a continuum of care across California through six service divisions : Foster and Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Intensive Home-Based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family and Community. Every role at Aspiranet contributes to something greater : building a future where every child is loved, every family supported, and every individual equipped to succeed.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Technician (Licensed Vocational Nurse) provides compassionate care and clinical oversight to youth placed in Aspiranet's Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU).

This role is responsible for assessing clients, administering medication, monitoring medical needs, and supporting individualized treatment plans. The Psychiatric Technician collaborates closely with multidisciplinary treatment teams, supports health and wellness education, and ensures compliance with health, safety, and infection control standards.

Key Responsibilities

Client Care & Supervision

• Provide direct care and supervision to youth at the Crisis Stabilization Unit.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects or changes in client condition.
• Coordinate clients' medical, physical, and dental needs, including referrals and linkages to community providers.
• Deliver health screening, education, and counseling focused on prevention, wellness, and mental health.
• Provide daily living assistance and supportive behavioral interventions to clients.

Medical & Clinical Support

Documentation & Communication

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

DOJ fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Environment & Schedule

Why Aspiranet?

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position typically operates in a standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA's established safety levels at all times.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole. Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.

How to Apply

Join us in building brighter futures.

Apply today through our career portal :

Click here to apply : www.aspiranet.org / careers

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