Mobile Crisis LVN | LPT

Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc.; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave Buy Back

401(k) Retirement

Supervision for BBS Associates

Educational Loan Assistance Program

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

Job summary

Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc. is seeking a Mobile Crisis LVN in Lompoc, CA to respond to mental health crises with the Mobile Response Team. Travel to caller locations, provide crisis intervention, assess holds, and document care as part of a multidisciplinary MRT.

The MRT includes Licensed/Registered Mental Health Counselors and Peer Specialists and covers Santa Barbara County. Crestwood offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in California as an LVN.
• Current CA driver's license.
• Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred.
• Current CPR and first aid certifications.
• Knowledge of DBT, WRAP, and psychosocial rehabilitation principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate crisis responses during mental health crises.
• Travel to caller locations and perform crisis intervention, including assessing holds.
• Document assessments and care as part of the Mobile Response Team (MRT).
• Supervise the Peer Specialist as part of the MRT.

Skills

Licensed LVN

CA Driver's License

Mental health nursing

CPR & First Aid

DBT/WRAP knowledge

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: Mobile Crisis LVN

Job Duties: The Mobile Crisis LVN ensures we are providing safe, effective, and compassionate responses to individuals during a mental health crisis. The Mobile Crisis LVN will respond to calls from dispatch involving a mental health crisis in various settings. They will be required to travel to the location of the caller and provide crisis intervention services, including assessing and documenting holds. The Mobile Crisis LVN will also be responsible for the supervision of the Peer Specialist as part of the Mobile Response Team (MRT). The Crestwood Behavioral Health Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides community-based interventions for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Our team is available to deploy into the community to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization. The MRT is staffed by Licensed/Registered Mental Health Counselors and Peer Specialists who can provide services throughout Napa County, including residences, parks, shelters, schools, and hospitals. The goal of MRT is to de-escalate the crisis and safely connect individuals with mental health care and resources.

Schedule:

• Full-Time (NOC)

Qualifications:

• Current licensure in California as an LVN.
• Current CA driver's license.
• Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred.
• Current CPR and first aid certifications.
• Knowledge of DBT, WRAP, and psychosocial rehabilitation principles preferred.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees:

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

About the Mobile Response Team:The Crestwood Behavioral Health Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides community-based interventions for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Our team can deploy into the community to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization. The MRT is staffed by Licensed/Registered Mental Health Counselors and Peer Specialists who can provide services throughout Lompoc and Santa Barbara County, including residences, parks, shelters, schools, and hospitals. The goal of the MRT is to de-escalate the crisis and safely connect individuals with mental health care and resources.

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:

$40 - $43.71 USD

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