Telecare Corporation·Paramount, California
The LVN provides recovery-focused services and ensures the safe administration of medical treatments and medications as prescribed. They implement direct care following established policies and standards of care within a behavioral health setting.
“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) 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.
Expected starting wage range is $28.43 - $35.13/hourly
We pay differentials!! Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift
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.
As a part of the Telecare Family, La Paz is a 148 bed Gero-Psychiatric center which serves adults 55 and older.
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 Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program. A current and valid LVN licensure is required.
Market context
California mental health programs often need on-call LVNs to help cover fluctuating patient needs, so responsiveness and flexibility matter. This role is competitive because employers look for current California LVN licensure, accredited training, and comfort supporting behavioral health settings; benefits like paid time off, paid holidays, shift differentials, dental, and vision can also influence interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your schedule availability and licensure details before applying.