LVN | LPT

Crestwood Behavioral Health
San Mateo, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) or Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPTs) with mental health experience and supervisory abilities will find this on-call role in San Mateo, California, working within a collaborative, trauma-informed behavioral health environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with mental health nursing experience and supervisory skills will align well with the role's expectations.
    — “Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred.”
  • Individuals seeking flexible work arrangements and a commitment to recovery-focused care will find this role suitable.
    — “On-Call (AM, PM, & NOC)”
  • Professionals who value training and career growth in a community-oriented setting will thrive here.
    — “industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires current CPR and first aid certifications, which are not negotiable.
    — “Current CPR and first aid certifications.”
  • Employment is contingent on a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks.
    — “Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight trauma-informed care experience and client empowerment strategies in your resume and interview.
    — “innovative trauma-informed recovery programs”
  • Emphasize your ability to supervise and direct non-licensed personnel in your application materials.
    — “provides direction to non-licensed personnel in providing direct client care”
  • Demonstrate your commitment to behavioral health by referencing specific recovery programs or philosophies you have worked with.
    — “model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Provided direct nursing care to clients
  • Operated unit effectively
  • Supervised non-licensed personnel
Typical background
Current licensure as LVN or LPTKnowledge of general nursing theoryAbility to work cooperatively with staff

Skills & requirements

Required

Nursing CareBehavioral HealthSupervisionTeamworkCPR And First Aid Certifications

Preferred

Mental Health Nursing

Stack & domain

NursingMental Health NursingCPRFirst AidSupervisionCooperationCommunicationBehavioral HealthClient CareMental HealthRecovery Journey

About the role

Original posting from Crestwood Behavioral Health via Greenhouse

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey.  Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)  

Job Duties: The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides direct nursing care to the clients according to physicians’ orders and applicable client care standards, within their scope of practice. The nurse will provide direction to non-licensed personnel in providing direct client care and operation of the unit.

Schedule:

On-Call (AM, PM, & NOC)

Qualifications: 

Current licensure in California as an LVN or LPT.

Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.

Ability to supervise.

Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members.

Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred.

Current CPR and first aid certifications.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Sick Leave Buy Back

401(k) Retirement

Scholarship Program

Education Loan Assistance Program

Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus: The Crestwood Ponderosa Healing House offers innovative trauma-informed recovery programs that are based on Crestwood’s commitment to providing a continuum of care that puts the people we serve on the road to recovery. Ponderosa Healing House is part of the San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services’ redesigned Cordilleras Health and Healing Campus.

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity. Pay Range:$39—$45.21 USDIt’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood. 

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part of the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. Employment and advancement opportunities are extended to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to HR@CBHI.net.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please review this link to provide information on how we collect and use your data. 

Crestwood is required to participate in the E-Verify program. To learn more, please see: E-Verify Participation,  Right to Work notices, or visit www.e-verify.gov.

Source: Crestwood Behavioral Health careers (Greenhouse)

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