LVN | LPT

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 4,822,000 - 5,579,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Sick Leave Buy Back

401(k) Retirement

Scholarship Program

Education Loan Assistance

Job summary

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) to deliver direct nursing care under physician orders and established standards. You will lead non-licensed staff in providing care and directing unit operations.

The role requires California LVN/LPT licensure, CPR/First Aid, and prior mental health nursing experience preferred, with on-call AM and NOC shifts. Crestwood offers competitive pay and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in California as an LVN or LPT.
• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred.
• Current CPR and first aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to clients according to physicians’ orders and applicable client care standards.
• Direct non-licensed personnel in delivering client care and operating the unit.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

supervision

Team cooperation

Mental health nursing

Education

California LVN/LPT licensure

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

Job Duties

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides direct nursing care to the clients according to physicians’ orders and applicable client care standards, within their scope of practice. The nurse will provide direction to non-licensed personnel in providing direct client care and operating the unit.

Schedule

• On-Call: AM & NOC

Qualifications

• Current licensure in California as an LVN or LPT.
• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred.
• Current CPR and first aid certifications.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Scholarship Program
• Education Loan Assistance Program
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus

Our services at Crestwood San Diego support each client in recovering with an enhanced sense of resilience, accessing a wide range of wellness tools and staff support. The mission of this program is to restore a sense of hope, empowerment, community/natural support inclusion, realized potential in each client, and psychiatric stabilization. At Crestwood San Diego, you can gain experience and training at one of California’s leading behavioral health providers. Our dynamic and person-centered programs offer a multi-modal approach to treatment and recovery.

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.

Pay Range:: $35 USD - $40.57 USD

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity.

We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone.

Employment and advancement opportunities are extended to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

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