Licensed Mental Health Worker - In-Patient & Crisis

Merced County; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County is seeking qualified health professionals to establish a current eligible list for Full-Time and Extra-Help vacancies in psychiatric care. The position involves working as part of a therapeutic team, monitoring patient status, and providing crisis intervention and referrals.

Licensure in California as a Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse, or LVN is required, along with a valid California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience providing nursing in a medical or psychiatric setting.
• Possession of a valid California license as a Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Responsibilities

• Works as a member of a therapeutic team.
• Monitors behavior and functioning level of patients.
• Provides psycho-educational materials, information or medication.
• Maintains clinical records.
• Prepares progress reports.
• Administers routine medication orders.
• Monitors patients' medical needs.
• May supervise an intensive in-patient residential treatment facility during a shift.
• Interviews persons to determine need for acute psychiatric treatment.
• Provides crisis intervention for families and consumers.
• Makes referrals to other programs.
• Consults with community agencies regarding clients in crisis.
• Assists with telephone coverage.
• Participates in continuing in-service training, supervisory conferences and staff meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Stress management

Data interpretation

Decision making

Adaptability

Job description

Merced County is seeking qualified health professionals to establish a current eligible list for Full-Time and Extra-Help vacancies in psychiatric care. The position involves working as part of a therapeutic team, monitoring patient status, and providing crisis intervention and referrals.

Licensure in California as a Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse, or LVN is required, along with a valid California driver’s license.