Telecare Corporation·Woodside, California
The LVN/LPT is responsible for the safe administration of medical treatments and medications as prescribed by physicians. They provide clinical documentation, monitor patient responses to treatment, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery.
Telecare corporation: LVN/LPT – Sage House
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.
Sage House is a licensed 16-bed mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) serving San Mateo County residents, 18-59, with long histories of mental illness and multiple episodes of acute psychiatric hospitalization.
On Call | Shifts and Days vary as needed.
Expected starting wage range is $34.38 per hour plus shift differential. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire.
PM Weekdays - 6% = $35.04 - $37.52
NOC Weekdays - 10% = $36.36 - $38.94
AM Weekends - 5% = $34.69 - $37.17
PM Weekends - 11% = $36.67 - $39.29
NOC Weekends - 15% = $37.99 - $40.71
We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential.
Telecare will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. The LVN/LPT provides documentation to the Treatment Team of response to treatment and notifies all parties of clinical changes of condition.
Quality and quantity of work
Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients.
Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
Monitors the activities and documentation of the MHW’s on the assigned unit.
Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift.
Coordinates admission of new clients by designating the admitting MHW. Completes the admission documentation including the problem list and the I.D. note.
Coordinates discharges by ensuring that discharge orders are written, and that discharge medication and clothing are given to the client. Completes the appropriate documentation.
Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Administers medication and treatments to clients.
Receives and presents change of shift report.
Monitors the monthly recap of physician orders, medication record and treatment records.
Reviews all medical and psychological reports. Informs the physician and nursing administrator of any abnormalities found in the clients’ condition or laboratory reports.
Completes the twenty-four hour Client Report each shift.
Team member participation
Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Reviews and implements client treatment plans.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) techniques.
Keeps the supervisor informed of client behavior and condition. Notifies the supervisor of those clients who are clinical management concerns.
Judgment, decision making and initiative
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
Promotes and assists clients in developing self‑help skills.
Quality improvement
Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements.
Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others.
Practices universal precautions at all times.
Customer and community relations
Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
Professional development
Attends all assigned in‑service education classes.
Role models excellent professional practice.
Always dresses appropriately and professionally.
Physical requirements: Rarely 0% to 1%
Infrequently 2% to 5%
Occasionally 6% to 33%
Frequently 34% to 66%
Constantly 67% to 100%
Constant sitting and standing 8 hours per day.
Occasional to frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, turning, and squatting.
Occasional pushing up to 50 pounds for 170 feet. (length of hall)
Occasional pulling up to 50 pound medication carts and possible wheel chairs for short distances.
Occasional lifting from floor to overhead, or floor to waist.
Occasional carrying of objects and materials weighing less than 25 pounds.
Occasional carrying of clients 80 pounds to 300+ pounds. Other employees normally assist; however, lift and carry is normally not aided by mechanical device.
Infrequent overhead reaching 10-25 pounds.
Constant small motor and hand skills necessary to perform writing tasks and other simple grasping operations.
Occasional fine manipulation needed to administer injections.
Occasional power grip and hand twisting required in both hands for clutching and grasping; to seize or hold firmly.
Normal or corrected near and far vision, in addition to non-inhibiting color vision. May read constantly for short durations throughout the day.
Constant/Talking/Hearing/Smelling throughout the work day and must be alert to client condition and environmental situations.
may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.
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.