Licensed Vocational Nurse - Licensed Psychiatric Technician LVN/LPT (Overnight)

Aurora Behavioral Charter Oak; Covina (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Charter Oak is seeking a skilled and compassionate LVN/LPT to join their healthcare team. The position involves assisting with comprehensive patient care for emotional and psychiatric disorders, ensuring a patient-centric approach tailored to the needs of individuals in the mental health treatment environment.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Shift differential

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psych Tech (LPT) required.
• Basic knowledge of detoxification and addiction treatment procedures.
• Must obtain Therapeutic Options Training (TOT) prior to direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the treatment team in delivering comprehensive patient care.
• Administer prescribed medication to patients with psychiatric disorders.
• Create an environment fostering healing and growth.

Skills

Knowledge of detoxification assessment

Ability to identify signs of withdrawal

Familiarity with addiction treatment

Education

Current California LVN/LPT license

High School graduation or equivalent

Current BLS for healthcare provider card

Job description

We are seeking skilled and compassionate LVN/LPT to join our healthcare team.

8-hr shifts | Full-time

Weekend availability a must!

NOC Shift

What We Do:

Charter Oak Hospital offers compassionate and individualized treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. We believe in a patient-centric approach, where every treatment plan is tailored to meet the specific needs of each person who walks through our doors.

What You’ll Do:

Our LVN/LPT make a difference in the lives of our patients. Our dedicated professionals work tirelessly to create an environment that fosters healing, growth, and long-term wellness.

As a LVN/LPT, you will assist Physician, RN and treatment team in delivering comprehensive patient care to all patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, including administering medication prescribed by physician.

Aurora Charter Oak Hospital has been delivering Behavioral Health Treatment Services for over 83 years. We are located on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Covina, California. Covina is about 22 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley, close to 10, 60 and 210 FWY.

EEOC Employer. Aurora Charter Oak Hospital does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.

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Education & Experience:

· Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Psych Tech (LPT) license

· Current BLS for healthcare provider card required upon hire

· High School graduation or equivalent in education or experience

· Basic knowledge of detoxification assessment and treatment procedures

· Familiarity with the disease concept of addiction treatment

· Knowledge of 12-step treatment and of cognitive aspects of addictive disease treatment

· Ability to identify signs of withdrawal from major classes of abused substances and ability to apply this knowledge to the treatment of chemically dependent patients

· Therapeutic Options Training (TOT) to be obtained prior to providing direct patient care without a preceptor

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Shift differential