LVN | LPT

Crestwood Behavioral Health
Chula Vista, CA

Who this role is best for

Geared toward compassionate professionals comfortable with direct client care and supervisory responsibilities, working in behavioral health in Chula Vista, California.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in mental health nursing and a passion for recovery-focused care
    — “passion for helping others along their recovery journey”
  • Individuals who are adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and managing on-call schedules
    — “Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members”
  • Applicants who are committed to professional growth and value ongoing education and training
    — “industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed”

Things to consider

  • On-call schedule may require flexibility and availability outside of traditional hours
    — “Schedule: On-Call”
  • Criminal background check is a mandatory requirement for employment
    — “Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in mental health nursing and supervisory roles on your resume
    — “Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred”
  • Emphasize your ability to provide direction to non-licensed personnel in your application materials
    — “provides direction to non-licensed personnel in providing direct client care”
  • Showcase your CPR and first aid certifications prominently in your profile
    — “Current CPR and first aid certifications”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • providing direct nursing care
  • operating the unit
  • supervising non-licensed personnel
Typical background
current licensure in California as an LVN or LPT

Skills & requirements

Required

Nursing CareMental Health NursingSupervisionCooperative Work

Preferred

Previous Experience In Mental Health Nursing

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 operating the unit.

Schedule: On-Call

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: Our services at Crestwood Chula Vista help clients recover with an enhanced sense of resilience, accessing a wide range of wellness tools and staff support. The mission of this program is to restore a sense of hope, empowerment, community/natural support inclusion, realized potential in each client, and psychiatric stabilization.

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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:$35—$40.57 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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