Mobile Crisis LVN | LPT

Crestwood Behavioral Health
Lompoc, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to licensed vocational nurses with mental health experience working in community-based behavioral health settings.

Best fit for

  • Licensed vocational nurses with mental health experience and a passion for community-based crisis care
    — “Current licensure in California as an LVN.”
  • Candidates who have prior experience in mental health nursing and can travel to various community locations
    — “travel to the location of the caller and provide crisis intervention services”
  • Individuals who can supervise peer specialists and work in a team-oriented, on-call environment
    — “supervision of the Peer Specialist as part of the Mobile Response Team (MRT)”

Things to consider

  • CPR and first aid certifications are mandatory, not optional
    — “Current CPR and first aid certifications.”
  • The role involves on-call availability and potential for unpredictable hours
    — “Full-Time (NOC)”
  • The position is limited to California residents with a valid driver's license
    — “Current CA driver's license.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques in your resume
    — “provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization”
  • Showcase your knowledge of DBT, WRAP, and psychosocial rehabilitation in your application materials
    — “Knowledge of DBT, WRAP, and psychosocial rehabilitation principles preferred.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • respond to mental health crisis calls
  • provide crisis intervention services
  • supervise Peer Specialists
Typical background
current licensure as LVN in Californiaprevious experience in mental health nursing

Skills & requirements

Required

Mental Health NursingCrisis InterventionSupervisionAssessmentDocumentationDe-escalationStabilizationCommunicationTeamwork

Preferred

dbtWRAPPsychosocial Rehabilitation

Stack & domain

CPRFirst AidCrisis InterventionDe-escalationMental HealthNursing

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: Mobile Crisis LVN

Job Duties: The Mobile Crisis LVN ensures we are providing safe, effective, and compassionate responses to individuals during a mental health crisis. The Mobile Crisis LVN will respond to calls from dispatch involving a mental health crisis in various settings. They will be required to travel to the location of the caller and provide crisis intervention services, including assessing and documenting holds. The Mobile Crisis LVN will also be responsible for the supervision of the Peer Specialist as part of the Mobile Response Team (MRT). The Crestwood Behavioral Health Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides community-based interventions for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Our team is available to deploy into the community to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization. The MRT is staffed by Licensed/Registered Mental Health Counselors and Peer Specialists who can provide services throughout Napa County, including residences, parks, shelters, schools, and hospitals. The goal of MRT is to de-escalate the crisis and safely connect individuals with mental health care and resources.

Schedule:

Full-Time (NOC)

Qualifications:

Current licensure in California as an LVN.

Current CA driver's license.

Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred.

Current CPR and first aid certifications.

Knowledge of DBT, WRAP, and psychosocial rehabilitation principles preferred.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Sick Leave Buy Back

401(k) Retirement

Scholarship Program

Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates

Educational Loan Assistance Program

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

About the Mobile Response Team: The Crestwood Behavioral Health Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides community-based interventions for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Our team can deploy into the community to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization. The MRT is staffed by Licensed/Registered Mental Health Counselors and Peer Specialists who can provide services throughout Lompoc and Santa Barbara County, including residences, parks, shelters, schools, and hospitals. The goal of the MRT is to de-escalate the crisis and safely connect individuals with mental health care and resources.

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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:$40—$45.02 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.

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Source: Crestwood Behavioral Health careers (Greenhouse)

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