What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN / LPT Supervisor Sr. - Mental Health 110 position at Telecare Corporation?
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
Minimum compensation: $30.26 Hourly
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
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
Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment?
X
Working around equipment and machinery?
X
Walking on uneven ground?
X
Exposure to excessive noise?
X
Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness?
X
Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals?
X
Working at heights?
X
Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement?
X
Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment?
X
Working with bio-hazards such as: blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc.
X
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
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
Minimum compensation: $30.26 Hourly
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Observes, records and reports resident social, medical and psychiatric behavior.
- Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
- Promotes and assists residents in developing self-help skills.
- Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.
- 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.
- 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.
- Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
- Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.
- Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
- Role models excellent professional practice.
- Always dresses appropriately and professionally.
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
Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment?
X
Working around equipment and machinery?
X
Walking on uneven ground?
X
Exposure to excessive noise?
X
Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness?
X
Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals?
X
Working at heights?
X
Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement?
X
Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment?
X
Working with bio-hazards such as: blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc.
X
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
Salary : $30
