Relief / On Call Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Relief / On Call Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician
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15-07-2025
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Position Title: Relief Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Program/Dept:MHRC
Program/Dept:MHRC
Reports to:Director of Nursing
Classification:Regular Full Time Non-Exempt
Classification:Regular Full Time Non-Exempt
Shift hours : Various Shifts Available
Salary Range:$40-42/hr DOEE
About Caminar:Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supports youth and adults across multiple counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Caminar builds strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based whole-person care. Founded in 1964 Caminars vision is to be a beacon of safety compassion and fulfillment supporting all those in our communities who need it most. Our mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment delivered through evidence-based whole-person care
Caminar values diversity. People of all races ethnicities countries of origin faiths abilities sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome here.
Position Description:Under supervision and direction of the Director of Nursing the Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for assisting Willow MHRC clients with their psychiatric care needs. Services are intended to provide stabilization and increased independence for clients with serious mental illness leading to positive clinical outcomes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Comply with all policies and procedures of Caminar and the medication management protocol to ensure optimal pharmaceutical and client care services.
- Attend and actively participate in team and interdisciplinary agency meetings communicating observations of client medication compliance and response to medications.
- Attend trainings as assigned.
- Active communication with Willow MHRC treatment team) in support of client needs.
- Triage communication from clients to appropriate parties (e.g. treating Psychiatrist) utilizing clinical knowledge within scope of practice to resolve client concern.
- Communicate in a timely manner changes of client medication orders to the pharmacy and treatment team.
- Maintain accurate clinical record including uploading important clinical documents to the electronic medical record.
- Maintain client and records confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
- Meet documentation and billing standards set by County standards MediCal and Caminar.
- Communicate with pharmacies about client medication needs medication clarification billing questions etc.
- Perform all job functions in cooperation with the Director of Nursing other staff on the team and other service providers involved in the treatment effort including sharing information regarding all important interventions.
- Administer medications as ordered by psychiatrists including long-lasting injections and assist clients scheduling medication related appointments.
- Complete focused assessments in monitoring response to psychiatric (and other) medications.
- Support and assist maintenance of client personal health including attainment of and follow through with medical psychiatric and dental care.
- Provide individual clients with medication education as necessary.
- Facilitate and monitor client compliance with labs/blood work ordered by psychiatrists and community physicians.
- Participate in treatment planning and implementation of services to provide support for client medication compliance.
- Drive own or agency vehicle to main office meetings and other venues as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures so that services can be provided in a timely manner; always comply with agency vehicle policy.
- Promote within the agency and with the public the philosophy and practice of social rehabilitation.
- Develop and maintain a respectful caring tolerant ethical and empowering relationship with all individuals served.
- Participate in promoting a safe healthy and clean working environment always consistent with applicable laws industry standards and the agencys own Health & Safety Program.
- Actively nurture and advance the cooperative harmonious and teamwork-oriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace; Through daily efforts and presentation promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the organizations mission philosophy policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Requirements Qualifications Skills & Abilities:
- Must be passionate about Caminars mission.
- California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
- Minimum one year of demonstrated work experience or training in a mental health setting is preferred; Knowledge of social rehabilitation is preferred.
- Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation required. Experience with Human Service Information Systems strongly preferred. Experience with web-based time and attendance and staff training and development system strongly preferred.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality a professional demeanor and to always represent the organization in a positive manner.
- Must demonstrate acceptable level of maturity good judgment and emotional stability.
- Problem solvingidentifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Customer Servicemanages difficult customer situations responds promptly to customer needs and solicits customer feedback to improve service.
- Oral and written communicationspeaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. Completes written progress notes and other formal communications skillfully and professionally.
- Quality managementlooks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Planning/organizingprioritizes and plans work activities uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
- Adaptabilityadapts to changes in the work environment manages competing demands and can deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events.
- Dependabilityis consistently at work and on time follows instructions responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Safety and securityactively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
- Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently on special projects.
Physical Environmental and Mental Requirements:
- Physical: Occasionally required to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs. and to lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing writing etc. Must be able to walk stand sit for extended periods.
- Sensory: Frequently required to read documents written reports and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise as in answering the phone interacting with residents and staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
- Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend to a task/function for 20-45 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
- Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments. Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances dust and loud noises.
- Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer phone and fax machine.
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as by California Code Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC 5405 and Caminar practices.
- This position requires occasional driving but is not required. In order to drive you must possess a valid California driver license reliable personal vehicle current personal auto insurance as required by law and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements is preferred.
- Must be able to pass post-offer pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
- Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Gig
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