Telecare
Cordilleras Mental Health Services
Redwood City, CA
(posted February 27, 2008)PSYCHIATRIC LVN/LPT
Full-Time (3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.)Founded in 1965 Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness.
We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations, and have over 60 programs across the country. And we’re growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.
As part of the Telecare family, Cordilleras Mental Health Services is a licensed 68-bed mental health rehabilitation center in Redwood City. The center serves San Mateo County residents 18 and older with histories of mental illness and multiple episodes of acute psychiatric hospitalization. The goal of Cordilleras is to allow individuals who would otherwise be in a state hospital or an acute care setting to develop the skills and support needed to live independently in the community.
As an LVN/LPT you will provide safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients and attend and participate in community meetings and groups. Monitor the activities and documentation of the Mental Health Workers. You will also be responsible for coordinating admission of new clients as well as discharges.
One (1) year of experience in psychiatric nursing in a skilled nursing facility or an acute hospital is preferred. Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician Program, and current licensure by the State of California are also required. A valid CPR Certificate is also required. Necessary skills include a demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, knowledge of psychotropic medications and knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the delivery of mental health services in the State of California. Current knowledge of recovery philosophy and psychiatric rehabilitation strongly preferred. Applicant must be finger printed and receive clearance from the criminal just department. Must be willing to work every other weekend.
To apply please forward resume to ncalcareers@telecarecorp.com or fax: 510-337-8747.
Please visit our website at www.telecarecorp.com .
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