Mental Health Worker III - LVN or LPT

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry Position Overview: Participates in the patient/family care and experience through teamwork, effective communication, and skills under the direction of an RN. Provides support to ensure both the psychiatric and physical care of the patients are met. PATIENT CARE. Job Description: EDUCATION: HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: PSYT-Psychiatric Technician OR LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 1 year recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and interventions. Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work in an environment where patients and their families/representatives may be experiencing stress. Ability to work as a team. These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines. Job Shift: Evenings Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $27.37 to $35.03 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.