LVN/LPT

Medication Services Provider LVN/LPT 

Why Psynergy Programs?

At Psynergy, we know that together, we achieve more! 

Psynergy 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 our clients with the highest levels of service.   

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 You

We are seeking someone who can provide leadership and targeted medication education and rehabilitation services to individuals with mental illness and their families.

You will need:

• Licensed Psychiatric Technician – Preferred
• Licensed vocational nurse - Required.
• Two years working in a mental health setting – Required.
• Two years in handling medication in a residential setting.
• We compensate you for your accomplishments and talents! Other qualifications, certifications, and degrees including AA, and BA earn you more $$ so let us know! – preferred.
• Great attitude - required.
• Experience working in behavioral health or in residential care - preferred.

Your Responsibilities 

Your role as an LVN/LPT is to serve clients with unique medical concerns such as diabetes, respiratory conditions, or special population requirements such as the elderly or people receiving injectable medications. 

• Provides direct care services within the scope of practice and completes required documentation as assigned.
• Executes patient care responsibilities consistently in the absence of a physician, performs staff duties whenever and wherever required, and promptly responds to on-call emergencies.
• Meets and consults with the Medication Services Director regarding the client’s progress and service/coordination plan.
• Provides assessment and intervention in response to client crisis, including necessary Follow-up, using appropriate consultation. In addition, it provides appropriate consultation and backup to support other staff in responding to client crises.
• Participates in care management of the team and assists the psychiatrist in helping meet client needs and improve client functioning.
• Completes clinical records and other required documentation following agency, Payer, and regulatory requirements, utilizing paper or computer technology as required.
• Advise and consult with the clinical team on patient care, prepare and submit reports as required, and maintain related statistics as directed.
• Maintains current knowledge in nursing through attendance at various events, related publications or articles, and membership in professional organizations.
• Participates in staff program and facility training as assigned.
• Performs emergency first aid and CPR in emergencies as needed.
• Participates in emergency drills and follows emergency procedures.
• Mandated abuse reporter.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Have ideas or skills that would help our clients? Let us know! We are always looking for individuals with special certifications, skills, training, and 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 Benefits

• $33-$39.93/hr to start with opportunities for higher pay
• High-quality meal per shift
• Gym membership 
• Employee discount on products from popular retailers through ticketsatwork.com  
• 401k with 5% employer match
• Life
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Getting an education? Let us help you pay for it! Up to $2,500 per year
• Annual Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Bring a friend who also likes to excel and get a $2,500 referral bonus

Your Trajectory

We are a growing company with Morgan Hill, Greenfield, and Sacramento facilities. 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! 

A full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

The 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.