LVN/LPT - Mental Health 643

Telecare Corporation; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Shift differentials

CEUs & supervision

Tuition discounts

Health insurance

401K

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Telecare Corporation seeks an LVN/LPT to provide recovery-focused nursing care, including medication administration, under physician orders. You will deliver direct care in line with policies and standards of care.

Shifts available: AM, PM, and NOC on Fridays and Saturdays; starting wage range $29.93–$36.98, with geographic differentials. Compensation is commensurate with experience and location.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LVN/LPT program and current licensure.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification required at employment or before providing direct client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused administration of medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Deliver direct care safely and efficiently in line with established policies and standards.
• Execute care with a focus on patient recovery and well-being.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

CPI certification

First Aid certification

Driver's license

Willingness to drive clients

Education

LVN/LPT program graduate and licensure

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:

Short-Hour | AM: 7:00am-3:30pm| Friday & Saturday

Short-Hour | PM: 3:00pm-11:30pm| Friday & Saturday

Short-Hour | NOC: 11:00pm-7:30am| Friday & Saturday

Expected starting wage range is $29.93 - $36.98. 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: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.

Kern Youth CSU provides short term crisis stabilization services for youth experiencing acute mental health distress. We offer rapid assessment, psychiatric support, and stabilization in a safe, supportive setting, while working closely with families and support systems to plan next steps. Our team helps connect youth to ongoing services and community resources to support continued recovery and growth.

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.

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