Registered Licensed Vocational Nurse Psychiatric Technician for ODR Mental Health Services LVN LPT R

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has been a pioneer in mental health service, advocacy, innovation, and training for nearly a century, working to ensure that people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities.

MHALA is among the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit mental health agencies in Los Angeles County. The agency supports over 19,000 low-income and no-income individuals annually with integrated services. MHALA achieves impact in the areas of mental and physical healthcare, homelessness and housing, supported employment, and wellness and financial services, with special programs for Veterans and transition-age youth.

MHALA also provides training programs for individuals joining the behavioral health workforce and for the larger community around mental health issues.

MHALA works to ensure that its employees are just as cared for as its members. Communication, collaboration, transparency and a healthy work/life balance are core components of the agency culture. Employees are encouraged to engage in self-care and can enjoy a 35-hour workweek.

MHALA fosters diversity at all levels of the organization. The agency promotes a team-oriented culture that offers opportunities for growth. We are proud to offer a competitive salary and full benefits package, including an employee assistance program, and generous paid time off.

Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician / Registered Nurse

35 hours per week

LVN + LPT: $33.50 - $35.00 per hour

RN: $51.50 - $54.00 per hour

(The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.)

Summary: The nurse/ psychiatric technician provides direct medical care/medication management to participants with physical and mental health needs. In addition to direct participant care, the nurse/ psychiatric technician will serve as a resource for the interdisciplinary team regarding management of physical healthcare needs and medications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This is not an exhaustive task list, and other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate or necessary by the supervisor or program director. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position, nor cause undue hardship to the Agency’s operations. MHALA is an equal employer opportunity and service provider. The agency will consider individuals with a criminal history in accordance with both the Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).

• Provide physical health care services to members based on medical needs, including collecting routine health information e.g. blood pressure, weight/BMI, glucose levels.
• Develop appropriate health care plan and interventions to address chronic or acute health concerns in collaboration with member and case management team.
• Provide education to members regarding health promotion, medications, and disease management. Teach skills to build members’ ability to handle health concerns independently. Educate case management team on member’s health care concern/ illness, and care plan.
• Monitor members’ health care concern/ illness/ medication compliance and communicate concerns/ noncompliance to treating physician and case management team.
• Demonstrate competence in the proper transcribing, administration, monitoring, and managing of both psychotropic and non-psychotropic medications, including long term injections. Knowledgeable of adverse side effects, indications for use, and contraindications of medications.
• Maintain all records and documentation needed for program compliance and accountability in accordance with MHALA standards and funding source requirements, including entering medical/medication information into electronic health record or other databases.
• Communicate regularly with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physical health care providers and interdisciplinary personnel to address complex needs of individual members and update care team on participant’s health status.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Current California Licensure – LVN/LPT/RN, LPT, RN.
• Certified in CPR/AED upon hire and bi-annually thereafter
• Flexible work schedule to include some evenings or weekends, and on call when necessary
• Minimum 3 years of driving history with current class C driver’s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be insured by MHALA liability insurance are conditions of employment
• TB clearance and re-testing every year are conditions of employment
• COVID-19 vaccinations or booster shots are not currently required, however this may become a requirement in the future. Failure to abide by any agency policy, including those relating to a vaccine or booster shot may result in termination of employment
• Employment verification directly from three (3) past employers within the most recent 7-year period