Licensed Psychiatric Technician Lead

Sierra Health and Wellness uses evidence-based methods to restore families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming character, we give life back to people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues.

Our brand new, 15-bed, mental health facility is located in Orangevale, Ca. Our inpatient facility serves voluntary clients who receive specialized and personal care from our staff.

Position Available:

• full time

Benefits:

• 10 days paid vacation
• 10 holidays/ 5 sick days per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with NO monthly premium for employee
• 401K with a company match of up to 3%
Employer paid Accident & Life Insurance

Essential Functions:

• Supervise Resident Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, Mental Health Technicians/Workers and Medication Technicians, non-licensed medical staff in the day-to-day delivery of patient care, in collaboration with and in the absence of the RN.

• Prepare and review medical documentation, nurses’ notes to evaluate the patient’s physical and emotional status.

• Oversee medical staff on duty and audit/review charts daily.

• Provide nursing care according to the Physician’s orders, care plans, established standards, policies, and procedures.

• Prepare and monitor patient-administered medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies.

• Sign, date, and perform all charting, record keeping, and care plans in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Provide outstanding individual patient care.

• Communicate with the patient’s family regarding care, and answer questions if applicable

• Ensure correct ordering of medications has taken place

• Assist with the monthly schedule and call-offs

• Ability to work with a patient population of addiction medicine and mental health.

• Other duties as assigned
  

Education and minimum qualification:

• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN or LPT) license
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Expert communication skills and counseling abilities
• Ability to coordinate with professionals from diverse backgrounds, working at a distinct level
• Commitment to the philosophy of recovery, the program's continuity, and consideration and respect for patients.
• Customer service oriented, professional attitude
Health screen/ drug screen / TB test

Sierra Health and Wellness is a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines and other addictive substances.
Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives. Not all services are available at all offices.
https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/

The posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Pay may consider several factors including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon many factors including business needs.