LPT/ LVN

Description

Position: Licensed Psychiatric Technician or Registered Behavioral Technician

Status: Full-Time/ Part-Time

EBSI is currently seeking Licensed Psychiatric Technician or Registered Behavioral Technician who provide high quality and compassionate care to join our residential group home (EBSH) teams in Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and San Juan Bautista CA. This is a non-exempt level position reporting to the Program Administrator.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Facilitate an integrated, cohesive and supportive treatment approach and attitude. Act as a role model and participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team with other staff.

2. Provide daily supports and services as detailed in the client’s health care plan. Some examples include: diabetes monitoring, medication administration per the scope of LPT’s practice, and wound care.

3. Chart and report any significant changes in condition and general progress of consumers to Program Administrator, next shift clinical staff, Medical Director, physicians and psychiatrists.

4. Follow and adhere to all medication Policies and Procedures regarding dispensation and administration, record keeping, storage and accountability for inventory.

5. Be familiar with each resident's IPP goals, IBSP objectives and methods for achieving these goals and objectives. Safely and effectively carry out Individual Emergency Intervention Plans (IEIP) as designed.

6. Assist clients in their daily activity schedules in accordance with individual treatment plans.

7. Assist clients in activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, community integration, and communication.

8. Assist in the admission process and preparation of all required forms on clients accepted into the program, including initial intakes and treatment plans, in an accurate and timely manner.

9. Complete accurate and timely charting in accordance with training on DDS/CCL and agency guidelines and requirements.

10. Participate in daily individual support, medication support, education programs, and case management services for clients.

11. Develop cross-cultural awareness of culturally diverse population and apply appropriate interventions in assisting staff with socio/cultural issues.

12. Provide supervision of individuals, have a working knowledge of, and provide crisis prevention and intervention for residents.

13. Protect client rights and maintain consumers' confidentiality. Prioritize consumers’ safety at all times.

14. Work the hours required and as scheduled by the Director of Operations or Program Administrator, including overnights, weekends, holidays, occasional fill-in for other staff, and on-call responsibilities. This includes mandatory trainings that may fall outside of the usual scheduled shift.

15. Contribute to the ongoing maintenance, safety, and housekeeping of the facility.

16. Participate in in-service training provided by the Regional Center and ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS, INC.

17. Complete twenty (20) hours of continuing education, within each twelve month period following the assumption of duties. Complete all additional topics and hours of training required by agency policy, Title 17 or Title 22 regulations.

18. Provide for the care and safety of individuals without physical or verbal abuse, exploitation or prejudice. Report any incidents or suspected incidents of abuse according to current law and ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, INC. Policies and Procedures.

19. Report observations or evidence of violations of any personal rights specified in Titles 17 and 22, and any unusual or special incidents as defined by Title 17 and 22 per training by SARC.

20. Provide community linkage and community public relations when necessary.

21. Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

22. Must obey all federal, state, and local laws and ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, INC. Policies and Procedures.

23. Comply with the EBSI policy requirement to submit proof of valid CDL, maintain good driving record (as evidenced by initial submission of DMV report and ongoing approval as agency driver), and submit proof of auto insurance for current period of coverage.

24. Must stay until relief arrives, and stay on shift in the event of the emergency.

25.  This position requires flexibility and the staff assigned to work the shift may be changed to another location with OR without notice, in order to meet the supervision needs of the individuals served in ANY location. We are not able to commit to dedicated locations due to the nature of this work.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

LPT LICENSE: Possession of a valid California license to practice as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician, issued by the California Board of Psychiatric Technician Examiners, current and in good standing OR

LVN License: Possession of a valid California license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, issued by the BVNPT, current and in good standing, and Registered Behavior Technician (if not also current Licensed Psychiatric Technician).

First Aid and CPR certificates, DOJ/FBI (and child abuse index, as applicable) clearance, and health screening and TB clearance prior to provision of services. A valid California Driver's License - Class IIC. Proof of current auto insurance.

Any direct support employee who works at an EBSI home with a pool must have a water safety certificate prior to their first shift.

EXPERIENCE: Requires six months’ experience providing services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Skills and abilities to handle clinical issues in a fast paced environment resulting from the complexity of enhanced behavioral support homes. Ability to work with a variety of people in situations varying from community, hospital, family and other sources. Ability to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate verbally by phone in English in a clear and concise manner. Basic computer skills for using word processing (WORD), email, Internet, and related business applications.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Requires performance of facility chores, errands and ability to lift 40 pounds approximately 3-4 times per week. Ability to drive safely in heavy traffic and inclement weather.

DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED: A valid California Driver’s License - Class III/C. Proof of auto insurance. In addition: We reserve the right to require that this position, and any given staff who is hired to occupy it, be an approved driver, per our corporate insurance broker’s standards.

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work, 21 years of age or older, verification of degree/credentials, satisfactory health exam, fingerprint clearance, submit proof of valid California Driver's License, good driving record (must meet insurability requirements of EBSI carrier), submit proof of auto insurance for current period of coverage, successful completion of CPR and First Aid Training, and agree to uphold all ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT INC. Policies and Procedures, adhere to Drug-Free Workplace Policy, Policy on Abuse Reporting, compliance with Workplace Injury and Illness Prevention Policies, and compliance with Confidentiality Rules and Regulations, Email and Privacy, Usage of information Equipment and Technology. DOT testing Class II/ C license.