Position Title:Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Program/Dept:Family & Children Services – A Division of Caminar - Psychiatric Services

Reports to:Director of Nursing

Classification:Regular, Full Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range:$41 an hour + Full Benefits Package

       Agency Description: Caminar and our divisions transformed the lives of over 31,000 youth and adults across San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Solano, Contra Costa, and Butte counties last year through education, behavioral health care, and support. Driven by compassion, science, and our understanding of root causes, we deliver high-quality prevention, treatment, and recovery services to those with complex mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs. 

       We understand that quality behavioral health outcomes occur when a person is supported in all their basic human needs, and we actively partner with our clients and the community to address the social determinants of health that lead to sustained well-being. We are here to empower and support the most vulnerable members of our community to move toward wellness, resilience, and independence.

    Caminar values diversity. People of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, faith, abilities, sexual      orientations, gender identities are welcome here.

Position Description:Under supervision and direction of the regional Clinic Manager (Registered Nurse), the Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for assisting clients in the Medication Clinic with their psychiatric care needs. Care is provided primarily in the Caminar Medication Clinics and/or in the community. Services are intended to provide stabilization and increased independence for clients with serious mental illness leading to positive clinical outcomes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Comply with all policies and procedures of Caminar and the medication clinic to ensure optimal pharmaceutical and client care services.
• Attend and actively participate in team and interdisciplinary agency meetings, communicating observations of client medication compliance and response to medications.
• Attend trainings as assigned, as well as medication update in-service trainings
• Active communication with interdisciplinary teams (e.g. administrative