Crisis Licensed Psychiatric Technician/Licensed Vocational Nurse

Who We Are 

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. 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 

• Compensation for this role pays up to $44.24 per hour.  Compensation will vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location.  The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.  
• 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 Program:

CSU: The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 23hr 59min hospital diversion program available for children on a 5150 "hold" or involuntary commitment. The CSU provides services to children experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency. 

Shifts available: Monday through Wednesday (1500 to 2330)

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. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Assists the staff RN and Psychiatrist in the implementation of nursing processes in the agency, implementing youth’s medical treatment plan and medication orders.

2. Conducts both medical and psychiatric screening in the context of a mental health crisis, with children presenting as a danger to themselves or others

3. Coordinates, schedules, and oversees all pediatric medical treatment of youth within  programs. This includes crisis response, de-esculation and if needed the initiation of higher level behavioral restraint interventions. 

4. Admits and discharges youth, including completing health assessments using body charts, monthly vital signs, physical assessments, and determines physiological status. 

5. Monitors and implements the systems of care delivery for pediatric nursing / medical activities and pharmacological care. 

6. Schedules medical, dental and laboratory appointments considering medical requirements, service and transportation schedules. 

7. Schedules external psychiatric appointments and follows-up as delegated by attending psychiatrist. 

8. Follows MD orders, oversees, evaluates, and implements all activities and functions around ordering, monitoring, documenting and the handling of medications. This includes the administration of emergency medication.  

9. Maintains and manages the medical and psychiatric records and Private Health Information (PHI) in an organized and timely manner, so as to meet the standards of care, accreditation, licensing requirements, and patient care needs.

10. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary teams, organizes and provides education to staff, parent and youth regarding health, safety, psychiatric and medication issues. 

11. 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. 

12. 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. 

13. Attends committees, team and staff meetings.

14. Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Nursing Decision-Making/Critical Thinking
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