Full-Time LVN – Mental Health 614

Main Template; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays & shift differentials

CEUs & supervision

Tuition discounts

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

Telecare is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) to provide recovery-focused direct care, including safe medication administration, in a 24/7 setting in Riverside, CA. You will work PM shifts (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) with defined company policies and standards of care, ensuring quality client outcomes.

Starting wage is $27.23–$33.66 per hour, with geographic differentials applied.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LVN/LPT program and active licensure.
• Current CPR/BLS certificate.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified by employment date or prior to direct client care.

Responsibilities

• Administers meds and medical treatments as prescribed.
• Delivers safe, direct care per policies and standards of care.
• Provides recovery-focused services in a 24/7 clinical setting.

Skills

LVN/LPT license

CPR/BLS

CPR, First Aid CPI

18+ age

Driver's license

Education

LVN/LPT program graduate

Job description

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live…” – Client from Telecare

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.

Shifts Available:

Full-Time | PM | Shifts: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM | Days: Monday – Friday

Expected starting wage range is $27.23 – $33.66. 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

• Current CPR/BLS certificate

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• 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 insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

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

• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

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: https://www.telecarecorp.com/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.

This is a 24‑hour County‑owned Restorative Transformation Center (RTC), Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) (also referred to as RTC/MHRC) specializing in serving people who have been identified as being Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) or are otherwise court ordered to treatment at this level of care. Services will be provided for a maximum of 30 residential beds, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (24/7). The 30 beds can be used for male and female clients interchangeably. A maximum of 20 beds are specific for IST consumers identified by Superior Court, Riverside Sheriff’s Office (RSO), or Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health (RUHS‑BH) teams. Ten beds are designated for consumers needing residential services with a secondary focus on consumers under 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.