Nurse - LVN (5939a)

Nurse - LVN Mental Health Services for Assertive Community Treatment Program

IMPACT Hours:40 hours per week;CHOICE OF SCHEDULE!Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 and Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; with occasional evening and Saturday shiftsORAlternative Workweek schedule: Monday -Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm (9 hours), every other Friday off and the Fridays worked will be 8 hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm..(updated on 12/5/22)

Pay Rate: $35.00 per hour

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

We are constantly evolving and developing fresh approaches to meet the needs of San Diego Countys residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges.We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients andhelp people change their lives for the better!

Program Overview:

Located in San Diego, CA (Linda Vista area), the Intensive Mobile Psychosocial Assertive Community Treatment (IMPACT) program provides intensive, community-based case management services for homeless adults throughout San Diego County. We deliver fully-integrated services to clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance disorders.

Our program utilizes the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to support our clients in the higher level of community care and to assist them in reaching their goals and living a life that is not dominated by mental illness. Our team is a model of care, providing treatment, rehabilitation, and case management supports.

Typical Duties of the Nurse - LVN

• Assist multidisciplinary team with crisis intervention, psychiatric medical assessments, case management, and medication support services
• Monitors clients response to medications and reports any concerns to medical staff
• Ensures that clients and family members are educated and informed about their medications and illness management
• Monitors health care needs of the clients and obtains assistance from other health care providers as necessary
• Ensures all medications are managed and stored appropriately as defined by local and state regulations
• Provides services in the community or clients home, including administration of medication

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Current California nursing license (LVN) and CPR/First Aid certification required and must be maintained throughout employment
• Minimum of one year of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred
• Previous experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting strongly preferred
  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
• Proficient computer skill, including MS Office
• A valid California drivers license in good standing andeligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position.In addition, proof of insuranceis requiredprior to driving personal vehicles on company business.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

Benefits:CRF provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life. For full-time staff (30 hours or more), we offer...

• 19 days of PTO per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Platinum medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses for you and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options
• Vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Paid training and supervision hours are available
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• We also provide access to student loan repayment/forgiveness programs for graduates.

All new hires are required to show proof of completed vaccination before their first date of work, unless legally exempted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Internal Job Title: Nurse - LVN