LVN/LPT - Behavioral Health Navigator (Homeless Services)

Bay Area Community Services; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/life insurance (employer

Vision reimbursement and family health

PTO/holidays

403b plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) seeks Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) and Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPT) for full‑time positions in our community behavioral health program, serving homeless individuals. The Nursing Coordinator oversees medical case management coordination and care alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Location is San Mateo with training conducted in Oakland/Hayward. Work hours are 9:00am–5:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• LVN certification from accredited nursing school and current CA license.
• Background and experience in mental health.
• Bilingual English and Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Triage participants at intake/assessment and throughout respite stay.
• Administer psychotropic medication injections, order medications, and coordinate with the treatment team.
• Support participants and treatment team with access to refills acting as a liaison between pharmacies and insurance.
• Provide support, education, and medical information to staff, participants, caregivers, and family.
• Aid participants in understanding their medical needs and coordinate care with PCPs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

LVN certification

CA license

Job description

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) seeks Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) and Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPT) for full‑time positions in our community behavioral health program, serving homeless individuals. The Nursing Coordinator oversees medical case management coordination and care alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Location is San Mateo with training conducted in Oakland/Hayward. Work hours are 9:00am–5:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday.