Crisis Licensed Psychiatric Technician/Licensed Vocational Nurse

Overview

Compensation We Offer 

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $35.61 - $43.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations 

Possible Additional Compensation (may vary based on position eligibility) 

• 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications 
• Possible Bilingual Differentials: Up to 7.5% for qualifying direct service roles; up to $80.00/month flat fee for qualifying non-direct service roles. 

Benefits We Offer 

• Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE!
• We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision. See our Benefits Page HERE.
• 401 (k) employer match up to 4% 
• Competitive Time Off Plans 

Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status

About our Program: CSU is a 23 hr 59 min unit for adults 18+ who require Intensive stabilization services. The goal is to divert from 5150 and psychiatric hospital stays.  We are seeking compassionate, collaborative team members to help launch our new Nevada County CSU and provide strengths-based, culturally respectful, trauma-informed stabilization support services.

Schedule: On Call

On-Call Crisis Stabilization Unit Schedule:

• Submit written availability by the 15th of each month for the following month, including at least eight days (with a minimum of four weekend days) and willingness to cover at least one holiday shift per year.
• Provide advance written notice if unavailable to work shifts, or when planning extended time off due to vacations, illness, or emergencies, according to program policies.
• Understand that shift offers depend on program needs, with no penalty if staffing support is not required.
• Adhere to policy expectations regarding punctuality and regular attendance; arrive at the start of scheduled shifts and within two hours if called for an unexpected last-minute shift.

Pay Range

$35.61 - $ 43.79 per hour
Job Summary

Responsible for the general medical and psychiatric care of youth. Applies practical nursing techniques and follows standard practices in caring for youth including recognizing typical patterns or symptoms.

Responsibilities

• Assists the staff RN and Psychiatrist in the implementation of nursing processes in the agency, implementing youth's medical treatment plan and medication orders.
• Conducts both medical and psychiatric screening in the context of a mental health crisis.
• Coordinates, schedules, and oversees all pediatric medical treatment. This includes crisis response, de-esculation and if needed the initiation of higher level behavioral restraint interventions.
• Admits and discharges, including completing health assessments using body charts, monthly vital signs, physical assessments, and determines physiological status.
• Monitors and implements the systems of care delivery for pediatric nursing / medical activities and pharmacological care.
• Schedules medical, dental and laboratory appointments considering medical requirements, service and transportation schedules.
• Schedules external psychiatric appointments and follows-up as delegated by attending psychiatrist.
• Follows MD orders, oversees, evaluates, and implements all activities and functions around ordering, monitoring, documenting and the handling of medications. This includes the administration of emergency medication.
• Maintains and manages the medical and psychiatric records and Private Health Information (PHI) in an organized and timely manner, so as to meet the standards of care, accreditation, licensing requirements, and patient care needs.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary teams, organizes and provides education to staff regarding health, safety, psychiatric and medication issues.
• Is available on an on-call basis after hours and on weekends to respond to special needs, including psychiatric emergencies with appropriate intervention.
• Exercises judgment in recognizing basic symptoms indicative of adverse medication reactions; consults with supervisor and/or alerts medical staff. Monitors medications for potential medication side effects.
• Attends committees, team and staff meetings.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.

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Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of relevant clinical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education) to include:
• Completion of a prescribed course of study and training in a school accredited by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians of the State of California, and received a license through the Board of Vocational Nursing or a certificate through the Psychiatric Technicians of the State of California.

Job Competencies

• Nursing Decision-Making/Critical Thinking
• Documents Clearly and Accurately
• Encouraging Customer Focus
• Collaborates with Team Members
• Medication Management

Physical Requirements

Must remain physically fit enough to keep clients self-safe. While performing these duties the employee is required to perform the following physical tasks when the need arises:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. This also includes the ability to:

• Move quickly/run
• Drive a car

If program requires, employee must pass an initial physical abilities test (PATS) and be certified in crisis intervention techniques within the first 30 days and annually.

If employed at a Crisis Stabilization Unit, employee is required to perform and pass a Human Performance Evaluation Test at a designated company clinic. This will include testing for: lifting, pushing/pulling, repetitive coupling, static weight, and other required movements. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Driving Required May have unsupervised contact with children. Requires full background check and TB Exam. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. We will consider for employment, qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.