Psychiatric technician Jobs in Torrance, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has been a pioneer in mental health service, advocacy, innovation, and training for nearly a century, working to ensure that people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities.

MHALA is among the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit mental health agencies in Los Angeles County. The agency supports over 19,000 low-income and no-income individuals annually with integrated services. MHALA achieves impact in the areas of mental and physical healthcare, homelessness and housing, supported employment, and wellness and financial services, with special programs for Veterans and transition-age youth.

MHALA also provides training programs for individuals joining the behavioral health workforce and for the larger community around mental health issues.

MHALA works to ensure that its employees are just as cared for as its members. Communication, collaboration, transparency and a healthy work / life balance are core components of the agency culture. Employees are encouraged to engage in self-care and can enjoy a 35-hour workweek.

MHALA fosters diversity at all levels of the organization. The agency promotes a team-oriented culture that offers opportunities for growth. We are proud to offer a competitive salary and full benefits package, including an employee assistance program, and generous paid time off.

Personal Service Coordinator / Licensed Vocational Nurse

35 hours per week / $33.00 per hour

(The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.)

Summary : Under the general supervision of Program Manager, the Licensed Vocational Nurse will provide direct care to individuals within a community based mental health services agency. Approach to care is member (patient) driven, recovery based, and designed to meet the unique needs of each person. This position will act as a resource for the interdisciplinary team regarding management of physical healthcare needs and medications. The LPT / LVN will address health issues, attend to modifiable risk factors, and assist members in becoming engaged partners to improve overall health and well-being.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : This is not an exhaustive task list, and other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate or necessary by the supervisor or program director. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position, nor cause undue hardship to the Agency’s operations. MHALA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. The agency will consider individuals with a criminal history in accordance with both the Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).

• Provide coaching, counseling, mentoring, advocacy, instruction, training, feedback, and positive reinforcement for member in areas such as housing, employment, education, community integration, and case management.
• Maintain all records and documentation needed for program compliance and accountability in accordance with MHALA standards and funding source requirements.
• Demonstrate responsibility for the proper transcribing, administration, monitoring, and managing of medications.
• Displays knowledge of adverse side effects, indications for use, and contraindications of medications.
• Complete assessments regarding physical and mental health status.
• Develop appropriate plan of care and interventions.
• Assist in the collection of health information.
• Monitors and manages health conditions by taking measurements of weight / BMI, blood pressure, glucose levels, and lipid profiles.
• Develop collaborative relationship with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physical health care providers and interdisciplinary personnel to address complex needs of individual members.
• Provide education to members regarding health promotion, medications, and disease management.
• Focus on skill building to enhance member’s ability to handle health concerns independently.
• Display basic knowledge of available benefits and programs for underserved populations.
• Educate Personal Service Coordinators and aids with medication assessments.
• Develop a Recovery Plan with each member that identifies his / her personal needs and goals
• Outreach members in their place of residence, hospitals, jails, or community to further engage in recovery process.
• Participate in staff and community meetings and in the day-to-day operations of the program as needed.
• Dispense medications / injections in agency medication room as needed.
• Maintain billing / documentation on a daily basis on the Carelogic system (Electronic Health Record).
• Transports members to appointments and on errands when appropriate.
• The position also requires paperwork completed in accordance with MHALA, LACDMH County Contracted Provider standards and funding source requirements, and documents in EHR, including 24 hour turnaround documentation.

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