Full-Time Licensed Psychiatric Technician/Licensed Vocational Nurse

This position is eligible for a hiring incentive of $3,000!!! Certain payout conditions may apply.

Who We Are

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and supports. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.

Who We Serve

Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.

What We Offer

• Pay Range: $30.50 - $36.61 per hour. Actual offers will be determined by the candidate’s creditable years of experience in conjunction with internal equity considerations and based on the organization’s current compensation practices.
• We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more! 
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

The Position: Licensed Psychiatric Technician/Licensed Vocational Nurse

• Full-Time

Job Summary

Works within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency. Is 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.

Essential Duties

• Assists the staff Registered Nurse (RN) and Psychiatrist in the implementation of nursing processes in the agency, implementing youth’s medical treatment plan and medication orders.

• Coordinates, schedules, and oversees all pediatric medical treatment of youth within programs.

• Admits and discharges youth, 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 Medical Doctors (MD) orders, oversees, evaluates, and implements all activities and functions around ordering, monitoring, documenting and the handling of medications.

• Maintains and manages the medical and psychiatric records and Protected 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, parent and youth regarding health, safety, psychiatric and medication issues.

• Is available on an on-call basis after hours and on weekends to respond to special needs of youth, 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.

• Employee is required to meet applicable productivity and documentation requirements 

OTHER DUTIES

• Driving to appointments with clients and their families or other key contacts

• Physical interactions with children of variable ages such as, but not limited to, games, sports and other activities

Education Requirements

• 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 California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician Examiners (LVN/LPT) required.

Experience Requirements

• One (1) year clinical experience required.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

• First Aid/CPR Certification required.
• License through the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician Examiners (LVN/LPT) required.

Other Specific Requirements

• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Child Abuse Index Check (CAIC) background clearance.
• Valid California Driver's license with two years experience driving and clean driving record may be required.

Work Environment/Conditions

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

In addition this position requires sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, and kneeling.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Our organization is classified as a healthcare organization; and in accordance with the CDC and CA Department of Public Health regulations, all new hires must show proof of having the full series of COVID19 vaccination and booster.