Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

About the role

The Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) ensures we are providing safe, effective, and compassionate responses to individuals during a mental crisis. The Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) 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 Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) will also be responsible for the supervision of the Peer Specialist as part of the Mobile Response Team (MRT).

Job Duties

• Ensure safe, effective, and compassionate responses to individuals during a mental crisis.
• Respond to calls from dispatch involving a mental health crisis in various settings.
• Travel to the location of the caller and provide crisis intervention services, including assessing and documenting holds.
• Supervise the Peer Specialist as part of the Mobile Response Team (MRT).

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 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.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in California as an LVN or LPT.
• 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
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Scholarship Program
• Education Loan Assistance Program
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus

The Crestwood Crisis Stabilization Unit is a program that is based in a recovery-focused environment where children, adolescents and adults in crisis are welcomed into a calm, warm, compassionate environment so that they may be assessed and provided mental health stabilization services, medication evaluation, management and linkages to a wide-range of outpatient and inpatient mental health services.

Pay Range

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.

It’s About Growth!

Our employees are our most valuable assets. Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood. Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part the Crestwood Family and the benefits available.

Contact Information

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