Mental Health Worker III - LVN or LPT

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Organization

SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Position Overview

Participates in the patient/family care and experience through teamwork, effective communication, and skills under the direction of an RN. Provides support to ensure both the psychiatric and physical care of the patients are met. PATIENT CARE.

Job Description

EDUCATION

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HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

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PSYT-Psychiatric Technician

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OR LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE

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1 year recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

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Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and interventions.

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Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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Interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.

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Ability to work in an environment where patients and their families/representatives may be experiencing stress.

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Ability to work as a team.

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.

Job Shift

Evenings

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $27.37 to $35.03 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.