PM LVN​/LPT Supervisor - Mental Health

La Casa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) is a 190‑bed program providing assistance to adults 18 and older.

Telecare will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.

The LVN/LPT Supervisor provides supervision to Mental Health Workers in their assigned area, including hiring, evaluating, scheduling, assigning duties, and overall coordination of client/resident care.

• Full‑Time | PM | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM | Days:
  Variable

Expected starting wage is $29.73. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

• Two (2) years of experience in medical nursing in a skilled nursing facility or acute care setting is required.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Graduation from a Vocational Nursing program, current licensure and a valid CPR Certificate are also required.
• Understanding of psychiatric illness and treatment, knowledge of psychotropic medications, behavior management and laws/regulations governing health services in California.
• Applicant must receive clearance from the Department of Justice.

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public and other staff members.

• Hires, fires, evaluates and takes appropriate corrective action for Mental Health Workers.
• Plans, organizes and directs services provided to clients/residents.
• Makes use of management practices that include empowerment of staff, clear expectations, frequent feedback, etc.
• Promotes harmonious and effective relationships and communications within the department and other departments.
• Regularly informs the supervisor of client/residents’ behavior and condition.

• Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Provides clinical services including:

• Provides direct treatment services including:

• Completes assigned documentation tasks accurately and thoroughly, including:

• Provides one‑to‑one interventions with clients.
• Practices universal precautions at all times.

• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
• Reviews and implements client treatment plans.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning members.
• Demonstrates knowledge of PART techniques.
• Keeps the supervisor informed of client behavior and condition. Notifies supervisor of those clients who are clinical management concerns.

• Participates in the assessment of newly admitted clients.
• Observes, records and reports client social, medical and psychiatric behaviors.

• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes and assists clients in developing self‑help skills.

• Demonstrates good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to coworkers with concern and promotes group morale.

• Continually focuses on assigned tasks, seeks, and implements improvements.
• Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities>
• Protects clients from behavior that could damage…