“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: On Call - Shifts include 7 AM - 3:30 PM; 3 - 11:30 PM; 11 PM - 7:30 AM. Expected starting wage range is $27.23 - $30.44. 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 • Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver. • Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. What’s In It For You* • Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year • Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight 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: https://www.telecarecorp.com/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. The Merrill Center is a short-stay crisis stabilization unit (CSU) that offers 24/7 services to adults and youth. The Merrill Center aims to increase access to crisis services, reduce inpatient hospitalization, reduce the amount of time that law enforcement is involved in a mental health crisis, and strengthen the existing outpatient behavioral health services. EOE AA M/F/V/Disability *May vary by location and position type Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. LVN LPT Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Psych Nurse, Psychiatry, Nursing, Nurses If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
TELECARE CORPORATION LVN/LPT SUPERVISOR - LA CASA PHF 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. La Casa Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed facility providing acute psychiatric treatment to adults 18 and older. Shifts Available: Per-Diem/ON CALL; Days vary as needed; Hours vary as needed AM: 7am-3:30pm, PM: 3pm-11:30pm, NOC: 11pm-7:30am Minimum compensation: $32.89 Hourly This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential. MISSION STATEMENT Telecare will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness. POSITION OBJECTIVE The LVN/LPT Supervisor provides supervision to Mental Health Workers in the assigned area; including: hiring, evaluating, scheduling, assigning duties, and overall coordination of resident care. QUALIFICATIONS Two (2) years of experience in psychiatric nursing in a skilled nursing facility or acute care setting is preferred. Leadership experience is preferred. Graduation from a Vocational Nursing/Psychiatric Technician program, current licensure and a valid CPR Certificate are also required. Necessary skills include an understanding of psychiatric illness and treatment, knowledge of psychotropic medications, an understanding of behavior management and knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the delivery of long term (and short term when appropriate) mental health services in the State of California. Applicant must be finger printed and receive clearance from Criminal Justice Department. KEY RESULT AREAS MISSION, VALUES AND BELIEFS Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with residents, the public and other staff members. QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with residents. Prepares the staff time schedules. Provides clinical services, including: Assessing resident physical and psychiatric condition. Participating in multidisciplinary treatment planning, as directed. Provides direct treatment services, including: Performing therapeutic psychiatric and medical tasks. Administering medication and treatments to residents, including TB tests. Overseeing and assisting with medical/laboratory procedures. Observes, notes and reports the effects and side effects of medications. TEAM MEMBER PARTICIPATION Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observation, concerns and asking appropriate questions. Reviews and implements resident treatment plans. Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings. Demonstrates knowledge of management of assaultive behavior techniques. Keeps the supervisor informed of resident behavior and condition. Notifies the supervisor of those residents who are clinical management concerns. ASSESSMENT Observes, records and reports resident social, medical and psychiatric behavior. JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING AND INITIATIVE Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies. Promotes and assists residents in developing self-help skills. RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements. Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities. Protects residents from behavior that could damage themselves or others. Practices universal precautions at all times. CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients/residents, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct. Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community. PLANNING AND TIME UTILIZATION Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines. ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Attends all assigned in-service education classes. Role models excellent professional practice. Always dresses appropriately and professionally. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management. POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ACTIVITY (Hours per day) NEVER 0 hours OCCASIONALLY up to 3 hours FREQUENTLY 3 - 6 HOURS CONSTANTLY 6 - 8+ HOURS Sitting X Walking X Standing X Bending (neck) X Bending (waist) X Squatting X Climbing X Kneeling X Crawling X Twisting (neck) X Twisting (waist) X Hand Use: Dominant hand Right--- Left--- Is repetitive use of hand required? X Simple Grasping (right hand) X Simple Grasping (left hand) X Power Grasping (right hand) X Power Grasping (left hand) X Fine Manipulation (right hand) X Fine Manipulation (left hand) X Pushing & Pulling (right hand) X Pushing and Pulling (left hand) X Reaching (above shoulder level) X Reaching (below shoulder level) X LIFTING CARRYING Never 0 hrs. Occasionally up to 3 hrs. Frequently 3 - 6 hrs. Constantly 6 - 8+ hrs. Never 0 hrs. Occasionally up to 3 hrs. Frequently 3 -6 hrs. Constantly 6 - 8+ hrs. 0-10 lbs. X X 11-25 lbs. X X 26-50 lbs. X X 51-75 lbs. X X 76-100 lbs. X X 100+ lbs. X X OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: YES NO a. Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment? X b. Working around equipment and machinery? X c. Walking on uneven ground? X d. Exposure to excessive noise? X e. Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness? X f. Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals? X g. Working at heights? X h. Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement? X i. Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment? X j. Working with bio-hazards such as: blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc. X EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
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. As part of the Telecare family, the Riverside County Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) is licensed as a 79-bed sub-acute residential program located in Riverside, CA. The program provides longer-term mental health recovery services 24/7/365 within a supportive, structured, and secure inpatient environment designed to help clients prepare to move to the community and/or lower levels of care. Shifts Available: Sun - Thurs - 3:30 PM - 11:00 PM Expected starting wage range is $50.96 - $62.96. 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. POSITION SUMMARY Implements and supervises the overall direct nursing care provided by the nursing department on their designated shift. Under general supervision, provides program planning development, review and evaluation of clinical and administrative activities; uses critical thinking and independent judgement to direct, coordinate and oversee the nursing and other health care services of a program to clients across the age spectrum and / or targeted populations; supervises an assigned multidisciplinary team including professional, para-professional support staff, nursing students and interns; assigns direct report employees to work with clients according to client needs and the skills and strengths of individual team members. QUALIFICATIONS Required: · Two (2) years of psychiatric direct care nursing experience and at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role. Completion of Telecare assigned Supervisory training within 12 months in lieu of supervisory experience. · Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of California · Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment. · Must be at least 18 years of age · 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 Preferred: · Current knowledge of psychiatric illnesses, regulatory requirements regarding the delivery of health care to persons with mental illness, and infection control requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS · Applies management practices that include empowerment of staff, the provision of clear and concise expectations regarding duties assigned to employees, and frequent feedback focusing on both positive and problematic aspects of work performance and other management practices that are consistent with Continuous Quality Improvement. · Promotes and maintains harmonious and effective relationships and communications within the department and with other departments. · Provides functional and administrative supervision for assigned professional, para-professional, support staff, nursing students or interns. · Exercises independent judgment and discretion to provide day-to-day supervision of designated staff members, including: o Assigning staff to work with individual clients based on their individual needs and the individual skill sets of staff members o Directing staff in the performance of their job duties o Training and coaching staff o Evaluating job performance o Overseeing disciplinary process as needed for performance issues o Participating in the recruitment and selection of new staff members · Provides clinical assistance/oversight of staff performing case management and care coordination. · Investigates, gathers data and responds to issues and grievances; escalates matters as appropriate. · Works with other shifts to assure accurate and complete documentation in the medical record and timely referral to the attending physician. · May need to be available on a 24-hour basis in the event of an emergency. · May collaborate with the other administrative staff in strategic planning activities with the goal of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the programs in the region. · Supports the recruitment, selection and on-boarding of nursing department employees. · Consults with the DON regarding staffing and methods of improving the delivery of services. · Coordinates the efforts of the Nursing Department with other departments. In the process of accomplishing this, promotes cost effective use of personnel, supplies and equipment. · Contingent upon program structure and needs, assumes charge or shift lead responsibility. · Collects data relevant to the care of members served; develops and implements nursing care plans. · Adheres to medication management policies and procedures. · Receives and presents change of shift reports, as assigned. · Documents the progress of members served toward their Recovery Plan goals. · M ust assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management. SKILLS · Demonstrated skill in leadership and supervision. · Ability to review and implement Recovery/Treatment plans. · Ability to administer oral and injectable medications. · Ability to provide input by reporting observations and concerns and ask appropriate questions. · Ability to implement crisis de-escalation techniques. · Knowledge of Infection Control policies and procedures. · Demonstrated knowledge of crisis management and intervention. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, walk, bend, squat, kneel, twist, reach, push, pull and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently stand and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical & Infectious). EOE AA M/F/V/Disability If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
“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 Acute Registered Nurse (RN) provides recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Shifts Available: Full-Time: 7:00am - 7:30pm Expected starting wage range is $53.20 - $65.73. The full wage range goes up to $78.26. 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) Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of program operations What’s In It For You* Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift) Free CEUs, coaching and mentorship Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/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. The Telecare Thurston Mason E&T (Evaluation and Treatment) is an acute 15-bed adult intensive treatment program. The program provides services to individuals experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms who may benefit from more structured services, supports, and secure setting. The program provides recovery-focused services. Telecare programs transform lives, generate measurable outcomes, and reduce financial costs. Services are designed to respond to local needs function as a strategic, accountable, and experienced partner within systems of care. The E&T is designated as a facility providing both voluntary and involuntary psychiatric care. E&T residents are ages 18+ and stay on average 14 days. EOE AA M/F/V/Disability *May vary by location and position type Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. Registered Nurse, RN, Psych Nurse, Psychiatry, Nursing, Nurses If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
“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 Registered Nurse (RN) provides recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Shifts Available: Full-Time |NOC | 3 NOC a week; 12-hour shifts |Shifts: 11:00PM-7:30AM; days to be determined by staffing needs Expected starting wage range is $46.28 - $57.17. 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) Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of program operations 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 Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift) Free CEUs, coaching and mentorship Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/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. The Recovery Center at Gresham is a 16-bed facility, for adults 18+ with serious mental illness, primarily under civil commitment or guardianship. EOE AA M/F/V/Disability *May vary by location and position type Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. Registered Nurse, RN, Psych Nurse, Psychiatry, Nursing, Nurses If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
