LVN/LPT

Psynergy ProgramsPsynergy Programs (psynergy.org) sets itself apart as the destination-of-choice for residential treatment of chronic mental illness in the state of California. In partnership with twenty-six Counties and Behavioral Health Departments across California, Psynergy provides rehabilitation and specialty mental health services to individuals afflicted with complex and chronic mental illness. We do this in an enriched residential environment where through support, skill-building and treatment clients have created thriving environments and communities of care. Our adjoining outpatient clinics provide and support the highest levels of service to our clients.We are looking for exceptional team members who can help us build and maintain the highest standards of care in both residential and clinical treatment! Come meet our team!About YouHello Nurse! We are seeking a skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with experience working in a treatment environment supporting individuals diagnosed with a chronic mental illness (ex: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD). As a Mental Health Nurse, you will be part of an amazing team of Behavioral Health Service Providers, Rehab Specialists, Therapists and Psychiatrists providing the highest level of outpatient treatment to this underserved population. To qualify for this position, you will need:Full Vaccination against COVID-19 – CA requiredActive CA nursing license (LVN)We compensate you for your accomplishments and talents! Other qualifications, certifications, degrees including AA, BA earns you more $$ so let us know! – preferredGreat attitude - requiredExperience working in behavioral health or in residential care - preferredExperience passing medications - desiredYour ResponsibilitiesYour role as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, therapists, rehab specialists and direct care staff to assist clients who are stepping down from higher levels of care into an open residential setting. As an LVN, you will work directly with clients who have stepped down after successfully completing treatment in inpatient treatment settings. You will help clients further stabilize on and adhere to their medication regimen while helping teach coping skills to help prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and stabilize housing. The goal is to see clients through their individual recovery process and to celebrate graduations from treatment back to home counties, families, and friends.This position is not responsible for daily administration of PO meds. As an LVN you will be:Keeping track of client's injection schedule and administering as scheduledProviding medication education and support individually and in facilitated groupsProviding individual and group rehabilitation servicesProviding case managementConducting risk assessmentsProviding crisis intervention servicesReviewing MARS weekly and monthly to review progress with clientsParticipating in multidisciplinary team meetings weeklyProviding therapeutic support and redirection through verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques—we are not a "hands on" facilityProviding behavioral Interventions like properly setting boundaries and providing redirection and supportProviding at least 28 hours of face-to-face services per weekDocumenting services daily using an electronic health recordHelping clients safely access the communityHave ideas or skills that would help our clients? Let us know! We are always looking for individuals with special certifications, skills, trainings, degrees, and compensate competitively for them! (ex: CNA, NVCI, First Aid, CPR, Narcan, SUDS, CADC, ARF/RCFE, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)Your Pay and Other BenefitsHigh quality meal per shiftGym membership or Peloton reimbursementEmployee discount on products from popular retailers through ticketsatwork.com401k with up to 5% employer matchLife insuranceMedical, Dental, Vision InsurancePaid Time OffGetting an education? Let us help you pay for it! Up to $2,500 per yearAnnual Bonus and Profit SharingBring a nurse friend who also likes to excel and get a $5,000 referral bonusYour TrajectoryWe are a growing company with facilities in Morgan Hill, Greenfield and Sacramento. Your opportunities with Psynergy are largely set by your own goals and progress. When you join Psynergy, you are joining a company looking for its next leaders and we believe in advancement and building opportunities for our employees! You are rewarded with opportunities and support to excel, a $2,500 annual education stipend/reimbursement, a very competitive wage/salary and growing opportunities.At Psynergy, you will be offered a professional home where you can build skills, your career and best practices in behavioral health treatment. Join Us!Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interviewThe pay range assigned to this role is based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.Sunday to Thursday, 8am - 5pm