Mental Health LVN

4 weeks ago

Whittier, California, United States Discovery Behavioral Health Full time
Job Description

*We welcome new grads*

The LVN/LPN works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model. LVN/LPN is supervised by an RN/RN Administrator/DON.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures all orders from physician/psychiatrist are carried out and any information about clients and their wellbeing is promptly and clearly communicated to physician/ psychiatrist and in treatment team meetings.
  • Follows and implements the Nursing Care Plan.
  • Follows orders from physician and psychiatrist.
  • Dispenses medication as prescribed.
  • Counts narcotics each day, logs appropriately.
  • Performs primary first aid and determines need for physician notification.
  • Performs weekly blood draws and vitals.
  • Manages and orders supplies and keeps a fully stocked and operational nursing station.
  • Manages client's medical needs including schedule appointments, complete referral/ prior authorizations for medical treatments and tests as indicated.
  • Supports client during admission processes. This may include checking in client belongings, acclimating client to the program and milieu.
  • Supervises and supports clients on community outings, when necessary.
  • Objectively and accurately documents client progress on a daily basis.
  • Assesses clients suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
  • Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, including the use of Discovery Connect.
  • On call responsibilities as needed

This is a full-time position working onsite at our adolescent residential program in Whittier, CA. The schedule is Tues-Sat pm.

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at

Qualifications
  • Completion of a LVN/LPN or equivalent
  • Holds a current LVN/LPN license in good standing or equivalent
  • One year experience preferred working in mental health or eating disorders field
  • Blood draw certificate preferred
  • Must possess a current Driver's License in good standing.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That's why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we'd be happy to consider your application.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

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