LVN LPT (On Call) - Mental Health 109

Description

TELECARE CORPORATION

REHABILITATION COUNSELOR - LVN / LPT

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

As part of the Telecare family, La Casa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) is a 192-bed program providing assistance to adults 18 and older.

Sign On Bonus : $1,000

Shifts Available :

On Call; Shift Hours and Days vary as needed

Expected starting minimum compensation : $27.58 Hourly

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential.

MISSION STATEMENT

Telecare will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. The LVN / LPT provides documentation to the Medical Director and Treatment Team of response to treatment and notifies all parties of clinical changes of condition.

QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience in psychiatric nursing in a skilled nursing facility or an acute hospital is preferred. Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program and current license by the State of California is also required. A valid CPR Certificate is also required. Necessary skills include a demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness, Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles, knowledge of psychotropic medications and knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the delivery of mental health services in the State of California. Applicant must receive clearance from the Department of Justice.

KEY RESULT AREAS

MISSION, VALUES AND BELIEFS

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public and other staff members.

QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK

TEAM MEMBER PARTICIPATION

ASSESSMENT

JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING AND INITIATIVE

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

PLANNING AND TIME UTILIZATION

ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and / or changed at the discretion of management.

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY

(Hours per day)

NEVER

0 hours

OCCASIONALLY

up to 3 hours

FREQUENTLY

3 - 6 HOURS

CONSTANTLY

6 - 8+ HOURS

Sitting

Walking

Standing

Bending (neck)

Bending (waist)

Squatting

Climbing

Kneeling

Crawling

Twisting (neck)

Twisting (waist)

Hand Use : Dominant hand Right Left

Is repetitive use of hand required?

Simple Grasping (right hand)

Simple Grasping (left hand)

Power Grasping (right hand)

Power Grasping (left hand)

Fine Manipulation (right hand)

Fine Manipulation (left hand)

Pushing & Pulling (right hand)

Pushing and Pulling (left hand)

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Reaching (below shoulder level)

LIFTING

CARRYING

Never

0 hrs.

Occasionally

up to 3 hrs.

Frequently

3 - 6 hrs.

Constantly

6 - 8+ hrs.

Height

Never

0 hrs.

Occasionally

up to 3 hrs.

Frequently

3 -6 hrs.

Constantly

6 - 8+ hrs.

Dis-

tance

0-10 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

51-75 lbs.

76-100 lbs.

100+ lbs.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS :

YES

NO

a.

Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment?

b.

Working around equipment and machinery?

c.

Walking on uneven ground?

d.

Exposure to excessive noise?

e.

Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness?

f.

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals?

g.

Working at heights?

h.

Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement?

i.

Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment?

j.

Working with bio-hazards such as : blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc.

EOE AA M / F / V / Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.