Institutional Licensed Crisis Health Worker I / II (LVN / LPT)

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Tehama County, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-00297

Department : Health Services Agency

Opening Date : 11 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 8 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients. Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.

Click here to learn more about the Tehama County Health Services Agency!

SALARY

(A-E Steps)

Institutional Licensed Crisis Health Worker I :

$30.43 - $36.99 Hourly / $2,434.40 - $2,959.20 Biweekly

Institutional Licensed Crisis Health Worker II :

$33.59 - $40.83 Hourly / $2,687.20 - $3,266.40 Biweekly

Definition : Under general supervision performs routine patient care, vocational nursing care and / or rehabilitative treatment services to clients and inmates in adult correctional facilities or field services programs such as the Mobile Crisis Response Unit. May provide leadership to assigned staff. Performs related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

• Provides effective client / inmate care and nursing duties and, as required, administers medications, monitors and charts vital signs; notifies supervisor and / or physicians of any changes in client / inmate conditions.
• May provide on-scene crisis intervention and referrals when community members are undergoing a mental health crisis.
• May perform duties as treatment nurse, including assessing, cleansing and dressing wounds, skin tears, abrasions, lesions, etc., and implementing appropriate treatments.
• Prescreens inmate requests to be seen by a physician / physician assistant following established protocol.

Please click on the title below to view the full job descriptions :

Education, Experience & Licenses

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Institutional Licensed Crisis Health Worker I : Requires no experience.

Institutional Licensed Crisis Health Worker II : Two (2) years of LVN / LPT experience required.

License and Special Requirements :

Recruitment Information

The department currently has multiple vacancies.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for an Institutional Licensed Crisis Health Worker I / II (LNV / LPT), as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Testing Dates :

December 9 - 11, 2025. Testing will be provided via email.

Tentative Interview Dates :

1st - Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 1 : 00pm to 3 : 00pm.

2nd - Monday, December 22, 2025 from 10 : 00am to 12 : 00pm.

New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.

In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.

Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and / or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about this recruitment, please contact :

Osmara Herrera

530-528-3284 I

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

NOTE : THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.

This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.

SALARY :

HEALTH :

PAID LEAVES :

96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)

LIFE INSURANCE :

RETIREMENT :

CalPERS Formulas :

Classic member = 2% @ 55

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS :

01

What is your highest level of education?

02

Have you completed any formal education that led to licensure / certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)?

03

Please indicate how many years of experience you have as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT).

04

Do you have any experience working in a 24-hour psychiatric or adult correctional facility?

05

Do you currently posses, or willing to obtain, national provider identifier (NPI)?

06

Are you currently CPR certified?

07

Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

08

Are you willing to complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure?

Required Question