Acute LVN/LPT - Mental Health 645

Telecare Corporation; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Shift Differentials

Free CEUs

Online Tuition Discount

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Company Scholarships

Job summary

Telecare Corporation is seeking an LVN/LPT for a startup program in California. The role focuses on safe medication administration and recovery-oriented care with a 7:00 AM–7:30 PM schedule, Sun–Tue shifts.

New program start date is December 14, 2026, with a starting wage range of $29.13–$33.50/hr and geographic pay differentials. Requirements include LVN/LPT licensure, CPR/First Aid/CPI certification, and the ability to drive clients using personal or company vehicle with weekly mileage

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LVN/LPT program and current licensure.
• CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification required by start date.
• Post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for TB, background clearances, and licensing verification are required.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance with you listed as driver.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle for client transport with weekly IRS mileage reimbursement.
• Willingness to use company vehicle for client transport with weekly IRS mileage reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused services and administer medications as prescribed.
• Safely implement direct care according to policies and standards of care.
• Coordinate transportation for clients when needed, using personal or company vehicle.
• Support the interdisciplinary team in treatment planning and documentation.
• Adhere to safety, privacy, and regulatory requirements at all times.

Skills

LVN/LPT License

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

CPI Certification

Driver's License

Vehicle for Client Transport

Mileage Reimbursement Awareness

Education

Accredited LVN/LPT Program

Job description

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.

This as a new startup program with an expected start date of December 14, 2026

Shifts Available:

Hours: 7:00 AM-7:30 PMDays: Sun-TuesExpected starting wage range: $29.13-$33.50/hr.

Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) /Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current licensure


• Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment


• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto


• Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.


• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.(weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)


• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.(weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)

What's In It For You*

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.

• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)

• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship

• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan


• For more information visit:benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

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.

Located on the Wellness Village Campus, the Telecare Wellness Village Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) operates 24/7 and serves 50 individuals who are Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) or otherwise court-ordered to this level of care. The program provides up to 50 residential beds for both male and female clients. It primarily serves IST consumers referred by the Superior Court, Riverside Sheriff's Office (RSO), or Riverside University Health System-Behavioral Health (RUHS-BH). The facility also supports individuals requiring residential services through Laura's Law/AOT and other RUHS-BH and Superior Court diversion programs.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

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