LPT/LVN

Compensation We Offer    

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $32.30 - $39.72 per hour.
• Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
• The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted. 
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions*
  
  • * Must meet company policy eligibility requirements. 

  Benefits We Offer   

• Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE! 
• We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!   
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

Who We Are  

 Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve.  Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care.   

Who We Serve  

Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California.

Program Type: Outpatient

Population Served: Children 0-20

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Psychiatric Technician (PT) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides an array of quality services to assist consumers in reaching their optimum level of functioning and improved quality of life. Specific duties include providing medication support to the psychiatrists in the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to Pacific Clinics’ Standard of Care and Best Practices.

• Considers consumer and family-centered approach to services in all treatment activities.

• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with consumers served.

• Collects data relevant to the care of consumers served; develops and implements nursing care plans.

• Assess for co-occurring substance abuse disorders, makes appropriate plans of action including education about the effects of using substances, referrals to services, and communicates findings and recommendations to the treatment team.

• Provides education to consumers and families to assure medication adherence.

• Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and interventions.

• Discusses and collaborates with other healthcare professionals, including pharmacies regarding medication issues and ensuring continuity of care.

• Administers medication to consumers served.

• Provides medication services as needed in an individual’s home, field, or school, including providing transportation as needed.

• Completes lab requisitions as ordered by site psychiatrist or nurse practitioner in a timely manner.

• Provides medication services individually and in groups.

• Adheres to medication management policies and procedures.

• Maintains medication room in accordance with Medi-Cal regulations.

• Immediately reports any Critical Lab Result to the prescribing staff (psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, medical director).

• Provides appropriate level of client contact determined by consumer need and / or program requirements.

• Ensures that services provided meet medical necessity.

• Obtains vital signs as needed or directed by prescriber.

• Notifies the prescriber (psychiatrist, nurse practitioner) and treatment team (team