LVN - Mental Health 646

Main Template; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Telecare Corporation seeks an LVN/LPT to provide recovery-focused care, including medication administration, in a San Bernardino setting. The role requires licensure, CPR/BLS, CPI certs, and willingness to use a personal or company vehicle for client transport.

Shifts are full-time, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Starting pay ranges from $27.23 to $33.66 per hour, with geographic differentials applied according to location.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) /Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current licensure.
• Current CPR/BLS certificate.
• San Bernardino County FACT programs: two years of experience with individuals with serious mental illness.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on) on date of employment or prior to direct client care and maintain certification.
• Post-offer physical examination, tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD), background clearances, sanctions checks, and license verification may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance in your name.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle to drive clients (weekly IRS rate mileage reimbursement).
• Willingness to use company vehicle to drive clients, attend meetings, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused services related to safe administration of medical treatment as prescribed by the physician.
• Implement direct care safely and efficiently according to policies and standards.
• Assist with transportation for appointments or groups as needed.
• Support Telecare's behavioral health services and client recovery goals.

Skills

Licensed LVN/LPT

CPR/BLS

Driver's license

Vehicle ownership/usage

Background checks required

Willingness to drive clients

CPR/First Aid/CPI certificates

Education

Graduate from LVN/LPT program

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:

Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Days: Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $27.23 - $33.66. 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
• San Bernardino County FACT programs: Must have two (2) years of experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness
• 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 your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.(weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)

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.
• 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

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.

San Bernardino ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) is a community-based program created to serve 100 San Bernardino County adults (age 18+) with serious mental illness. This program currently serves over 100 members.

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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