Telecare Corporation·Santa Maria, California
The role involves providing recovery-focused services and the safe administration of medical treatments and medications as prescribed. The nurse or technician ensures the effective implementation of direct care according to established policies and standards.
“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Sign on bonus $2,500
Expected starting wage range is $28.43 - $35.13. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
Agnes Avenue in Santa Maria, California will provide traditional short-term crisis residential services for up to 10 adults. It is a recovery-focused learning environment where residents have opportunities to improve symptom self-management, community living and interpersonal skills and make lasting connections to family, community-based mental health services and other community supports.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability: *May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
LVN LPT Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Psych Nurse, Psychiatry, Nursing, Nurses
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited LVN or LPT program. A current valid licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician is required.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
