Crisis Licensed Psychiatric Technician/Licensed Vocational Nurse

This is an ON-CALL Opportunity

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 speaks 22 languages. They 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.   

Compensation We Offer

•  The initial compensation for this position ranges from $38.16 - $46.93 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. 
•  8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications.*
•  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 3.5%
•  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.

About our 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.
Services provided include a comprehensive risk assessment by a clinician, as well as assessments by psychiatrists and nurses. Additionally, there will be recommendations for after care planning, referral to outpatient services, and if needed, post crisis stabilization services (PCSS) for ongoing mental health services. 

Work Schedule: On Call 

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 imp