Licensed Psychiatric Technicians

Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN; Licensed Psychiatric Technician LPT

Sierra Health and Wellness uses evidence-based methods to restore families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming character, we give life back to people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues. 

Our inpatient facility houses 16 clients who receive specialized and personal care from our staff.  Our beautiful, facility is located on 15 acres in Bangor, CA. We strive to assist our American Veterans with their addiction and mental health recovery. Our second location is our neighboring mental health facility with 6 beds.  Our clients come to us voluntarily and can usually perform their own ADLs.  Please check out our beautiful and growing company! 

Positions available :

• Full-Time:
  • Thursday - Monday AM (7am-3:30pm)

Full-Time benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 10 days paid vacation
• 10 holidays/ 5 sick days per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (eligible after 60 days)
• 401K with a company match of up to 3% (eligible after 1 year & 1,000 hours)
• Employer-paid life Insurance and accidental Insurance (eligible after 60 days)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of patient care. 
• Provides outstanding, individualized resident care and medical support to clients as needed. 
• Prepare and review medical records and nurses' notes to evaluate the resident's physical and emotional status. 
• Provide care according to the Physician's orders, care plans, established standards, policies and procedures. 
• Prepare and monitor patient administered medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies. 
• Monitors and reports adverse reactions to medications and treatment to the RN and/or Physician. 
• Sign, date and perform all charting, record keeping and care plans in accordance with established policies and procedures. 
• Utilizes good infection control procedures. Utilizes behavioral management and crisis intervention techniques. 
• Ensures compliance with State licensing standards and accreditation standards 
• Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of the company. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

• Current Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft word, and e-mail.  Use of EMR system preferred. 
• Ability to coordinate with professionals from diverse backgrounds, working at distinct levels 
• Commitment to the philosophy of recovery and continuity of the program and of consideration and respect of clients.
• Customer service oriented, professional attitude
• Valid Driver's License 

Sierra Health and Wellness are a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines and other addictive substances.

Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives. Not all services are available at all offices.

https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/

Hourly: $33.00-$40.00

The posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting.  This pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.  Pay may consider several factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon many factors, including business needs.  

Qualifications

Required education and experience:  

• Current Psychiatric Technician (PT) license 
• Possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent.  
• Familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights. 
• Possess CPR/First Aid certification. 
• Current TB test and health screen 

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License 

Salary : $33 - $40